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Country Meadows Retirement Communities

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Overworked and underpaid - Anonymous employee Country Meadows Retirement Communities Employee Review

2.0
May 1, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Residents become family, great benefits for full-time employees, pet friendly, always hours to pick up and paid trainings.

Cons

We are overworked and underpaid. As a PCA we end up taking on jobs that housekeeping and hospice should be doing. There are always new employees that need training just to be fired a week or two later, which is understandable being that we want the best care for our residents. I just think they should have someone lined up & ready to fill that position. Majority of the residents have some form of Dementia. Some can be very combative and physically abusive towards staff & other residents. Reports are made and nothing is done about it until someone higher than a PCA is abused. Supervisors don't take advice from the PCAs when we are the people working with the residents and would have a better understanding of what would work best for them and us.

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Country Meadows Retirement Communities Response
6y
Thank you for recognizing our family-oriented culture both with our residents and co-workers. We're sorry to hear you express an impression that PCAs are not valued or appreciated. As one of our largest group of co-workers, we absolutely value their contributions and all their efforts. They engage with our residents all day long, every day. They know our residents' likes, preferences and needs. They share a direct connection and have the opportunity to help make life better for them. All of which is critical and important to delivering quality customer service. We understand that and are grateful for those connections and that service. And we also respect their dedication is hard work. We in turn work hard to evaluate our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive to other companies in our industry and make real-time adjustments when needed. We trust our PCAs' perspective and reporting as they have firsthand knowledge of residents' behaviors and needs. That said, your perspective is surprising and one in which we would like to learn more. We invite you to contact our corporate team at Corporate@CountryMeadows.com. Thank you for all you do for our residents and fellow co-workers.

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Pros

I have been at Country Meadows for over 17 years, as have many of my teammates. One of the things I value most is working for a truly family-owned company where the owners are actively involved in the day-to-day operations. They genuinely care for both employees and residents.

Cons

There is a lot to do in a day's work, however it is very rewarding.

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Country Meadows Retirement Communities Response
2w
We are thrilled to hear that you appreciate the family-owned aspect of our company culture. When residents and their loved ones are welcomed on campus and supported by co-workers like you, they get a glimpse into how we genuinely care for our residents as if they are an extension of our own families. Like you said, it is a busy role but surely a rewarding one when we have privilege to care for our residents! Thank you for all you do and for dedicating so much for your career to supporting our residents.
5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

It is a great company to work for. The company cares for its residents and co-workers.

Cons

Can't really think of any! It is a great place to work!

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Country Meadows Retirement Communities Response
2w
Thank you for dedicating so much of your career to our residents and choosing to work in senior living. Our residents are so deserving and depend on experienced and compassionate co-workers like you! Thank you for all you do. We appreciate you!
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