Cedar Community Certified as a Great Place to Work Following Full Staff Survey
West Bend, Wisconsin, May 5, 2026 – Cedar Community, a leading senior living organization in West Bend, has just been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care affiliate Activated Insights. This significant certification comes after surveying 100 percent of Cedar Community’s team members and evaluating over 60 critical elements of employee workplace experience.
This urgent announcement confirms Cedar Community’s status as a top employer in the senior care industry, demonstrating deep trust and active engagement among its workforce. The certification reflects how team members feel about their pride in serving residents, belief their work makes a difference, and the meaningful impact they create daily.
Unprecedented Staff Engagement Drives Certification Success
The certification process included every employee—from direct care staff to leadership—providing feedback about their workplace experience, making it a rare and comprehensive assessment. “Cedar Community is proud to be recognized for its dedication to creating a supportive and empowering workplace,” said Tracy Blaubach, vice president of human resources. She credited the recognition to employees’ steadfast commitment to high standards and exceptional resident care.
“These ratings measure its capacity to earn employee trust and create a great workplace for high performance,” said Dr. Jacquelyn Kung, of Activated Insights, emphasizing the importance of workplace culture in senior care.
Why This Certification Matters to Seniors and Workforce Alike
The certification signals to families and prospective residents in Washington County and beyond that Cedar Community upholds not only quality care services but also invests in the wellbeing and satisfaction of its staff. It reinforces confidence as seniors seek a community where compassionate, motivated professionals offer outstanding care.
Cedar Community operates a broad range of services: from active independent living in homes and apartments to assisted living, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, memory care, and home health hospice. It remains the only not-for-profit senior residential and healthcare provider for adults age 55 and older in the area.
What To Watch Next
With this certification now in hand, Cedar Community is expected to leverage employee feedback to further enhance workplace culture and elevate resident care standards. The organization is positioned to stand out nationally as attention grows on workforce excellence in senior services.
For Montanans and US readers, Cedar’s recognition exemplifies how focusing on employee experience drives impactful results across the eldercare sector. As staffing and care quality remain urgent national priorities, this certification sets a clear benchmark for senior living providers.
Stay tuned for more updates as Cedar Community continues evolving with a commitment to both employee excellence and community impact.
