Cedar Community Awarded Coveted Great Place to Work Certification
West Bend, WI — Cedar Community, a not-for-profit senior living and healthcare provider, has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner Activated Insights. This major accolade comes after an intense evaluation involving every single employee at Cedar Community, reflecting an all-encompassing endorsement of the workplace culture.
The rigorous certification process completed on May 5, 2026 required surveying 100 percent of Cedar Community’s team members and analyzing over 60 elements of their work experience. These criteria included employee pride in the organization’s impact, the meaningfulness of their roles, and a broad sense of trust and connection within the community.
Cedar Community’s Commitment to Excellence Validated
Tracy Blaubach, vice president of human resources at Cedar Community, emphasized the significance of the certification:
“Cedar Community is proud to be recognized for being a great place to work. Our team consistently strives to provide exceptional care for residents, and this recognition strongly validates their dedication to maintaining the highest standards.”
The certification stands out as a public and transparent validation of the workplace environment, showing Cedar Community’s strong ability to foster trust and high employee engagement in an industry often challenged by staffing pressures.
Industry Praise Highlights Workplace Culture Strength
Dr. Jacquelyn Kung of Activated Insights, the senior care affiliate of Great Place to Work, lauded the organization’s achievement, stating:
“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.”
Activated Insights independently benchmarks aging services providers, highlighting outstanding organizations through programs such as the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services TM. Cedar Community now joins an elite cohort recognized for cultivating winning cultures that directly improve care quality and operational success.
Why This Matters to Nevada and US Audiences
While Cedar Community is based in West Bend, Wisconsin, its certification signals a growing nationwide demand for senior care providers who prioritize employee wellbeing—a critical factor as the US population ages. Nevada, with its expanding senior demographic and retirement communities, faces similar workforce challenges, underscoring the urgent need for models of trusted, high-performance workplaces in care settings.
Organizations like Cedar Community set valuable examples proving that investing in employee engagement and trust translates to higher care standards and better resident outcomes. This news arrives at a time when many aging services institutions battle staff shortages and quality concerns nationwide.
Firm Roots and Broad Services Fuel Success
Notably, Cedar Community distinguishes itself as Washington County’s only not-for-profit senior retirement community providing comprehensive services for adults 55 and older. Its offerings span from independent living and assisted living to rehabilitation, skilled nursing, memory loss care, and home health and hospice services.
The organization’s faith-based mission and scenic, natural surroundings create a meaningful environment for both residents and employees—factors strongly reflected in the survey feedback.
Next Steps and What to Watch
With this certification, Cedar Community has set a new standard in workforce excellence within senior care. Observers and industry peers will be monitoring how this recognition influences employee retention, resident satisfaction, and financial performance moving forward.
As aging services grow in importance nationwide, expect Activated Insights and Great Place to Work to continue spotlighting top performers. Providers in Nevada and across the United States will likely accelerate similar efforts to enhance their workplace cultures in real time.
This development underscores the critical link between trust, employee engagement, and quality care models shaping the future of senior living across America.
