Does Beacon Specialized Living pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Beacon Specialized Living employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Beacon Specialized Living. This rating has improved by 18% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Beacon Specialized Living?

82% of Beacon Specialized Living employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Beacon Specialized Living 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Beacon Specialized Living?

Direct Support Professional (DSP) (37) , Program Director (11) , Home Manager (10) , Direct Care Staff (6) , Care Team Manager (5) , Program Manager (5) , Assistant Manager (4) , Day Program Professional (3) , Direct Service Professional (3) , District Director (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Art Instructor (2) , Assistant Home Manager (2) , Behavior Specialist (2) , Care Giver (2)

What are the pros of working at Beacon Specialized Living according to real employee reviews?

"All staff have been informative and helpful in regards to the rules and expectations along with each individual client." ((in 7 reviews)); "The benefits are competitive, and you are given plenty of paid time off." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great coworkers and teams." ((in 6 reviews)); "Helping people is a pro" ((in 6 reviews)); "Supportive leadership that encourages growth and open communication" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Beacon Specialized Living according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is very low for certain positions but overtime is available to some." ((in 12 reviews)); "Some upper management were outright liars and fraudulent" ((in 4 reviews)); "Rampant favoritism." ((in 3 reviews)); "Very poor administrative communication" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Beacon Specialized Living locations?

Kalamazoo , Scranton , Princeton , Bangor , Minneapolis , Lansing , Middlesex , Willingboro , Woodbridge , Lawrence , Mendota Heights , Columbia , Madison , Adell , Plainwell , Battle Creek , Lapeer , Eau Claire , Columbus , Fairborn , Clarks Summit , Traverse , Jackson , Jersey City , Toms River , Richmond , Dumfries , Jefferson City , Cedarburg , Kewaskum

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4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(195 total reviews)

Darren W. Hodgdon

85% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

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4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Culture & values

4.0

Senior management

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

Beacon Specialized Living has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 195 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Beacon Specialized Living employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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195 reviews

5.0

Feb 15, 2026

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Direct support professional (dsp)

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Pros

Everyone Communicate well , Everyone is supportive of one another

Cons

lack of bonuses and raises

4.0

Feb 15, 2026

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Direct support professional (dsp)

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Pros

The job is meaningful because you’re directly supporting individuals in their daily routines and progress. You gain real experience in communication, patience, and crisis management. When the team is staffed well, shifts run smoothly and teamwork makes a big difference.

Cons

The role can be physically and emotionally demanding. It’s not always predictable, and you have to stay adaptable.

5.0

Feb 15, 2026

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Direct support professional (dsp)

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Pros

I Like being able to make a difference in some one's life. By helping them learn life skills to be able to be successful in the community.

Cons

You can get attached to your residents and be sad when they move to a step down home or when they go home. But you know u did a great job because they are moving forward.

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