ORLANDO, Fla., June 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holiday Retirement is thrilled to announce that Great Place to Work Institute® has extended its corporate great workplace certification to more than 81 percent of its senior living communities across 42 states.
The designation was based on extensive ratings provided by Holiday Retirement associates through The Culture Audit and Trust Index Survey. These tools provide insight into an organization’s value system, programs and practices, and measure levels of credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.
“We’ve emphasized associate engagement for more than a year, striving to be as passionate about our associates as they are about serving seniors,” said Lilly Donohue, Holiday Retirement’s CEO. “I am incredibly proud of the results from our first-time participation in this survey with Great Place to Work® and am thrilled to celebrate alongside 211 of our independent living communities.
“We look forward to utilizing the survey results to formulate actionable plans that optimize our associates’ ability to make a difference in the lives of older adults and their families, raise customer satisfaction, and improve our financial performance.”
Holiday Retirement employees submitted 7,073 surveys, which were evaluated for certification by Great Place to Work® analysts. The following 211 Holiday Retirement communities received Great Place to Work distinction:
Alabama
- Eastdale Estates – Montgomery
- Monarch Estates – Auburn
- Rocky Ridge – Hoover
- University Oaks – Mobile
Arkansas
- Andover Place – Little Rock
- Apple Blossom – Rogers
- South Wind Heights – Jonesboro
Arizona
- Desert Rose – Yuma
- Madison Meadows – Phoenix
- Vista de la Montaña – Surprise
- Vista del Rio – Peoria
California
- Arcadia Place – Vista
- Bay Park – Pinole
- The Bonaventure – Ventura
- Bridgecreek – West Covina
- The Camelot – Hemet
- The Chateau at Harveston – Temecula
- Columbus Estates – Bakersfield
- Fig Garden – Fresno
- Golden Oaks – Yucaipa
- The Hampshire – Merced
- Hilltop Estates – Redding
- Mission Commons – Redlands
- Mistywood – Roseville
- The Oakmont – Chico
- The Palms – La Mirada
- Rancho Village – Palmdale
- Redwood Retirement Residence – Napa
- The Remington – Hanford
- Sierra Hills – Porterville
- Simi Hills – Simi Valley
- The Springs of Escondido – Escondido
- Standiford Place – Modesto
- Valencia Commons – Rancho Cucamonga
- Walnut Park – Visalia
Colorado
- The Courtyard at Lakewood – Lakewood
- Greeley Place – Greeley
- Highland Trail – Broomfield
- Lakewood Estates – Lakewood
- Longmont Regent – Longmont
- Parkwood Estates – Fort Collins
- Pueblo Regent – Pueblo
- Quincy Place – Denver
- Sugar Valley Estates – Loveland
- Sunridge – Colorado Springs
Connecticut
- Cedar Woods – Branford
- Lodge at Cold Spring – Rocky Hill
- Village Gate – Farmington
Florida
- Atrium at Gainesville – Gainesville
- Augustine Landing – Jacksonville
- Azalea Park – Lakeland
- Belleair Towers – Clearwater
- Cherry Laurel – Tallahassee
- Desoto Beach Club – Sarasota
- Isles of Vero Beach – Vero Beach
- Marion Woods – Ocala
- Royal Palm – Port Charlotte
- Sterling Court – Deltona
- Sunset Lake Village – Venice
- The Tremont – Oviedo
- University Pines – Pensacola
- The Venetian Gardens– Venice
- Windward Palms – Boynton Beach
- Woodlands Village – Bradenton
Georgia
- Iris Place – Athens
- Pinegate – Macon
- River's Edge – Savannah
- Riverplace – Columbus
- Smoky Springs – Gainesville
- Washington Commons – Evans
Hawaii
- Hawaii Kai – Honolulu
- Kalama Heights – Kihei
Iowa
- Beaverdale Estates – Des Moines
- Illahee Hills – Urbandale
- Mallard Point – Cedar Falls
- Palmer Hills – Bettendorf
- Walden Place – Iowa City
Idaho
- Chateau De Boise – Boise
Illinois
- Blair House – Normal
- Curtis Creek – Quincy
- Montvale Estates – Springfield
Indiana
- Arbor Glen – Fort Wayne
- Parkside Court – Columbus
- Redbud Hills – Bloomington
- Willow Park – Evansville
Kansas
- Grasslands Estates – Wichita
- Thornton Place – Topeka
Kentucky
- Hartland Hills – Lexington
- Jackson Oaks – Paducah
- Oxmoor Lodge – Louisville
- Ponder Creek Estates – Louisville
Louisiana
- Summerfield Estates – Shreveport
- Whealdon Estates – Baton Rouge
Massachusetts
- Bluebird Estates – East Longmeadow
- Devonshire Estates – Lenox
- Quail Run Estates – Agawam
- Summer Place – Chelmsford
Maine
- Kittery Estates – Kittery
- The Woods at Canco – Portland
Michigan
- Ashford Court – Westland
- Aurora Pond – Wyoming
- Blue Water Lodge – Fort Gratiot
- Genesee Gardens – Flint Township
- The Inn at Cass Lake – Waterford
- Lincoln Square – Grand Rapids
- The Marquette – East Lansing
- Sterling Place – Southfield
- Wescourt – Saginaw
Minnesota
- The Lodge at White Bear– White Bear Lake
Missouri
- Briarcrest Estates – Ballwin
- The Cambridge – Springfield
- Country Squire – St. Joseph
- Garden Village – Kansas City
- Orchid Terrace – St Louis
Mississippi
- Chateau Ridgeland – Ridgeland
Montana
- Aspen View – Billings
- Grizzly Peak – Missoula
- Hunter's Pointe – Helena
North Carolina
- Carmel Place – Charlotte
- Creekside Terrace – Winston-Salem
- Gardens at Wakefield Plantation – Raleigh
- Jordan Oaks – Cary
- Lake Shore Commons – Wilmington
- The Lodge at Wake Forest – Wake Forest
- Pinecrest – Hickory
- Shads Landing – Charlotte
- Willow Grove – Matthews
- The Woods at Holly Tree – Wilmington
Nebraska
- Brentwood Estates – Lincoln
- Rolling Hills Ranch – Omaha
New Hampshire
- Birch Heights – Derry
- Maple Suites – Dover
New Jersey
- Yardley Commons – Voorhees
Nevada
- Carson Plaza – Carson City
New York
- Fleming Point – Greece
- Holiday at The Atrium – Glenville
- Manor at Woodside – Poughkeepsie
- Maple Downs – Fayetteville
Ohio
- Alexis Gardens – Toledo
- Copley Place – Copley
- New England Club – Cincinnati
- Pearl Crossing – Strongsville
- The Worthington – Gahanna
Oklahoma
- Prairie Rose – Tulsa
- Silver Arrow Estates – Broken Arrow
- Tallgrass Estates – Bartlesville
Oregon
- Astor House – Newberg
- Garden Valley – Roseburg
- Gresham Manor – Gresham
- Hidden Lakes – Salem
- Madrona Hills – Salem
- Rogue Valley – Grants Pass
- Sheldon Oaks – Eugene
- Stone Lodge – Bend
- Stoneybrook Lodge – Corvallis
Pennsylvania
- Bethel Park – Bethel Park
- Essex House – Lemoyne
- Niagara Village – Erie
- Whispering Oaks – Hermitage
South Carolina
- Ashley Park – Charleston
- Eagle Crest – Myrtle Beach
- Forest Pines – Columbia
- Haywood Estates – Greenville
- Indigo Pines – Hilton Head
- Westminster – Greenville
South Dakota
- Holiday Hills Estates – Rapid City
Tennessee
- Creekside at Shallowford – Chattanooga
- Jackson Meadow – Jackson
- The Manor at Steeplechase – Franklin
- Uffelman Estates – Clarksville
- Windlands East – Madison
- Windlands South – Nashville
Texas
- Arlington Plaza – Arlington
- The Bentley –Dallas
- The Chateau – McKinney
- The Clairmont Retirement – Amarillo
- Cowhorn Creek Estates – Texarkana
- Cypress Woods – Kingwood
- Dogwood Estates – Denton
- The El Dorado – Richardson
- Fox Run Estates – Arlington
- Heritage Village – McAllen
- Lakeshore Estates – Waco
- Lincoln Tower – Odessa
- Madison Estates – San Antonio
- Parkview In Allen – Allen
- Parkwood Meadows – Round Rock
- Pinewood Hills – Flower Mound
- Renaissance-Sherman – Sherman
- Rosewood Estates – Tyler
- Ventura Place – Lubbock
- Whiterock Court – Dallas
- Colonial Village – Longview
Utah
- Olympus Ranch – Murray
- Pioneer Valley Lodge – North Logan
- The Seville– Orem
Virginia
- Colonial Harbor – Yorktown
- Elm Park Estates – Roanoke
- The Fairmont – Manassas
- Lighthouse Pointe – Chesapeake
Washington
- Bedford – Vancouver
- Bridge Park – Seattle
- Capital Place – Olympia
- Harvard Park – Spokane
- Park Plaza – Walla Walla
- Peninsula – Gig Harbor
- Willow Gardens – Puyallup
Wisconsin
- The Jefferson– Middleton
- Oakwood Hills – Eau Claire
- Village at The Falls – Menomonee Falls
Wyoming
- Whispering Chase – Cheyenne
“Congratulations to Holiday Retirement and its 211 communities for seeking and obtaining certification,” said Dr. Jacquelyn Kung, CEO of Great Place to Work’s® seniors care affiliate Activated Insights. “The survey results demonstrate Holiday Retirement’s dedication to and achievement in earning their own employees’ trust and creating a great workplace – initiatives that are also critical in driving customer satisfaction.”
About Holiday Retirement
Holiday Retirement is in the business of helping older people live better. Holiday invented the concept of independent senior living in 1971, and is the largest provider in North America today with more than 260 retirement communities and over 30,000 residents throughout the U.S. For more information about Holiday Retirement, call 800-322-0999, visit www.holidaytouch.com or follow the brand on Facebook @HolidayRetirement.
About Great Place to Work Institute®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, including Best Workplaces lists and workplace reviews, Great Place to Work® provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. In the United States, Great Place to Work® produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list and a series of Great Place to Work® Best Workplaces lists including lists for Millennials, Women, Diversity, Small and Medium Companies and over a half dozen different industry lists. Follow Great Place to Work online at www.greatplacetowork.com and on Twitter at @GPTW_US.
Media Contacts:
Brian K. Fawkes
Holiday Retirement
971-245-8337
brian.fawkes@holidaytouch.com
Gianna Sutley
Communications Strategy Group
303-596-7021
gsutley@wearecsg.com