Cedar Community Achieves Prestigious Great Place to Work Certification
Cedar Community, a leading senior care provider in West Bend, Wisconsin, has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work by the globally recognized Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care affiliate, Activated Insights. This major announcement was confirmed on May 5, 2026, signaling a significant milestone in the region’s senior living industry.
What sets this certification apart is the exhaustive review process covering every member of Cedar Community’s workforce. The organization surveyed 100 percent of its team members, assessing more than 60 critical factors influencing employee experience, from pride in community impact to the meaningfulness of work and trust in leadership.
Comprehensive Team Feedback Elevates Cedar Community’s Status
“Our team consistently strives to provide exceptional care for residents, and this recognition strongly validates their dedication to maintaining the highest standards,” said Tracy Blaubach, vice president of human resources at Cedar Community. Her statement highlights the organization’s commitment to internal culture, which translates directly into the quality of life for residents.
“We applaud Cedar Community for seeking certification and publicly sharing its team members’ feedback,” emphasized Dr. Jacquelyn Kung of Activated Insights. “These ratings measure its capacity to earn its own employees’ trust and create a great workplace for high performance.”
Why This Matters to Kentucky and U.S. Seniors
Though based in Wisconsin, Cedar Community’s milestone has implications beyond state borders. It underscores the rising standard expected from senior care providers nationally, including in Kentucky, where aging populations demand compassionate, effective, and trustworthy long-term care.
Cedar Community stands out as Washington County’s only not-for-profit senior retirement community offering a full spectrum of services for adults aged 55 and better. From independent living options to complex memory care and hospice services, their integrated approach meets diverse needs in one community.
For Kentucky readers, this certification signals a broader industry shift towards accountability and employee engagement—factors proven to improve patient and resident outcomes. Cedar Community’s embrace of transparency and trust-building sets a benchmark that others, including local providers, can look to for inspiration.
About Activated Insights and the Certification Program
The certifying entity, Activated Insights, operates as the senior care partner of the Great Place to Work Institute. It specializes in recognizing workplace cultures within aging services that consistently deliver high trust and superior performance. This certification contributes to national rankings such as Fortune’s “Best Workplaces for Aging Services™” and highlights ongoing improvements across key business metrics like employee engagement and revenue growth.
Immediate Impact and What’s Next
Organizations like Cedar Community are now prime examples of how investing in employee trust translates into excellence in senior care. For consumers and policymakers in Kentucky and nationwide, this is a call to prioritize workplace culture when evaluating senior living options or crafting healthcare policies.
With the certification officially announced on May 5, 2026, expect increased interest in Cedar Community’s model and its influence spreading to similar communities aiming to improve both their employee and resident experiences.
Cedar Community’s achievement is more than a title—it reflects the urgent need to build workplaces where care workers feel valued and empowered, directly impacting the quality of life for thousands of seniors across America.
