Cedar Community Certified a Great Place to Work After Full Staff Survey
Cedar Community in West Bend, Wisconsin, has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care affiliate, Activated Insights, following a comprehensive team member survey completed by 100 percent of staff. The announcement came on May 5, 2026, highlighting Cedar Community’s successful creation of a high-trust, high-performance workplace culture in the senior care industry.
The certification evaluates more than 60 elements of employees’ workplace experiences including staff pride in the organization’s community impact, belief in the meaningfulness of their work, and overall trust in leadership. Cedar Community’s team consistently demonstrated strong engagement, setting them apart in the competitive senior care market.
“A Win for Staff Dedication and Resident Care”
“Cedar Community is proud to be recognized for being a great place to work,” said Tracy Blaubach, Vice President of Human Resources. “Our team consistently strives to provide exceptional care for residents, and this certification strongly validates their dedication to maintaining the highest standards.”
Dr. Jacquelyn Kung, representing Activated Insights, emphasized the importance of transparency and trust in this achievement: “We applaud Cedar Community for seeking certification and publicly sharing its team members’ feedback. These ratings measure its capacity to earn its own employees’ trust and create a great workplace for high performance.”
What Cedar Community Offers Seniors and Why It Matters
As the only not-for-profit senior retirement community in Washington County, Cedar Community provides comprehensive residential and healthcare services for adults aged 55 and older. Their offerings range from independent living to assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and hospice services.
The certification highlights how strong employee morale directly supports exceptional senior care, a pressing need nationally as the US population ages. Cedar Community’s faith-based mission and welcoming environment help foster both staff and resident well-being, a model likely to influence other aging services providers.
National Implications for Senior Care Workplaces
Great Place to Work Institute, a global expert in workplace culture and employee trust, supports organizations across industries through certification programs. Its senior care partner, Activated Insights, specializes in highlighting aging services employers that lead in employee engagement and performance.
The certification also positions Cedar Community among a growing list of facilities nationwide recognized for excellent workplace cultures, encouraging improved standards in a sector frequently challenged by staffing shortages and burnout.
Ohio readers and US audiences can watch for similar certifications locally as providers seek to boost employee retention and quality care amidst ongoing demographic shifts.
Looking Ahead
The Cedar Community certification serves as a strong signal for prospective employees and residents alike. As aging services continue to expand in Ohio and across the country, workplace culture certifications from trusted bodies like Great Place to Work are becoming critical markers of quality and trust.
For now, Cedar Community stands as a leading example of how full staff engagement can transform a senior care community into a recognized Great Place to Work.
