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?

"Supportive leadership that encourages growth and open communication" ((in 8 reviews)); "The benefits are competitive, and you are given plenty of paid time off." ((in 7 reviews)); "Amazing coworkers and managment." ((in 6 reviews)); "All staff have been informative and helpful in regards to the rules and expectations along with each individual client." ((in 6 reviews)); "Helping people is a pro" ((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 10 reviews)); "Some upper management were outright liars and fraudulent" ((in 4 reviews)); "Sometimes having to work long hours due to staffing shortages." ((in 3 reviews)); "Rampant favoritism." ((in 3 reviews)); "Long hours/ on call/ no overtime opportunities" ((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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5.0

Feb 11, 2026

Supportive, mission-driven workplace with strong growth opportunities

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Beacon offers a supportive and encouraging work environment with opportunities to learn new skills and grow professionally. Other pros include: Mission-driven culture that guides decisions and daily work Leadership focused on development and collaboration Organization is growing and expanding to improve quality of care

Cons

As Beacon continues to grow and expand, there can be periods of change as processes and priorities evolve. The pace can be fast at times, which requires flexibility and adaptability, and communication may vary between teams during transitions. Overall, these challenges are typical of a growing organization and often come with opportunities for improvement and innovation.

5.0

Feb 11, 2026

Great company

Care team manager

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Pros

Room for advancement and change of position if wanted

Cons

Separation of home and work life

5.0

Feb 11, 2026

My Experience

Care team manager

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Pros

I have worked for Beacon for a little over six years. I have experienced great team work, training in all areas needed, great support from management, program directors, AVP, and VP. Being the voice for others when they cannot be their own voice has been a very rewarding experience. Before I became a manager my previous manager was very flexible with the scheduled. I have also been very flexible with scheduling with my staff.

Cons

When staffing shortages occur it can be taxing on the staff and residents.

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