Does Lifespark pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lifespark employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lifespark. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lifespark?

88% of Lifespark employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lifespark 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 4.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lifespark?

Registered Nurse (8) , Director (6) , Home Health Aide (5) , RN Case Manager (4) , Business Office Manager (3) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (3) , Community Liaison (3) , Manager (3) , Physical Therapist (3) , Business Development (2) , CEO-Founder (2) , Executive Director (2) , Intake Coordinator (2) , Marketing Director (2) , Nurse Practitioner (2)

What are the pros of working at Lifespark according to real employee reviews?

"Transparent communication and approachable leadership." ((in 8 reviews)); "• Competitive pay" ((in 8 reviews)); " • Culture of Joy, Heart, and Purpose – People genuinely care about each other, and it shows." ((in 7 reviews)); "Management is supportive." ((in 6 reviews)); "Lifesprk offers a fairly competitive initial salary for the role, friendly coworkers, and is rapidly expanding in the metro area" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lifespark according to real employee reviews?

"Some of the benefits could be better." ((in 7 reviews)); "Communication is a big down fall for this company even though they love to say they promote transparency, you won’t find that here." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lifespark layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Lifespark layoffs and their outlook for job security at Lifespark in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Lifespark locations?

Saint Louis Park , Minneapolis , Saint Paul , Edina , East Bethel , Salt Lake City , Appleton , Minnesota Lake , Princeton , Chaska , Forest Lake , Saint Cloud , Brooklyn Park , Woodbury , Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Lifespark reviews

4.4

88% would recommend to a friend

(148 total reviews)

Joel Theisen

88% approve of CEO

86% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Culture & values

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Career opportunities

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.4

Senior management

4.0

Compensation and benefits

Lifespark has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 148 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Lifespark employee rating is 28% above average for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

148 reviews

2.0

Apr 30, 2025

Corporate-Controlled Chaos: No Support, No Stability

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

• Good pay for the role • Flexible scheduling • The residents made the job meaningful and rewarding

Cons

• Disciplinary actions feel inconsistent and unfair • Staff don’t get the support they need to care for residents • Constant management turnover — you often don’t know who your boss is • Local leaders have no real authority; corporate makes all the decisions • Resident and family input is ignored in favor of corporate policies • Morale is very low, and staff burnout is common • Policies are different from one building to another, causing confusion • Asking for help often leads to being blamed instead of supported • Company seems more focused on making money than providing quality care

Lifespark Response

1y

We’re sorry to hear this was your experience. You note a lot of important feedback that we think is valuable. We don’t often hear this feedback so this is important, and we want to better understand it to see what we can do to improve. Please reach out to Katie Lundmark, VP, Senior Living Operations, at sparkon@lifespark.com.

1.0

Apr 8, 2025

Layoffs, same day notification

Patient care coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing that I can think of right now

Cons

Worked here for over four years was informed today that this will be my last day along with 30 other associates

Lifespark Response

1y

We appreciate you sharing your feedback. First and foremost, we want to acknowledge the difficult circumstances surrounding your departure and express our thanks for your four years of dedicated service to Lifespark and the seniors we serve. We recognize that layoffs are incredibly hard, and we regret the impact this has had on you and your colleagues. We pride ourselves on hiring top talent and know we had to let go exceptional people. Workforce reductions are never taken lightly, and this decision was made with great consideration in response to broader organizational and industry challenges. We understand that this doesn't make the experience any easier, and we are deeply sorry for the disruption it caused. Please know we welcome the opportunity to speak to you personally about your experience.

3.0

Mar 20, 2025

Part-time

Home health aide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

not great at all ugh

Cons

not great at all ugh and poor management

Lifespark Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. At Lifespark, we strive to create a positive and supportive work environment, and we take concerns about communication and management seriously. Your input is valuable in helping us improve. If you're open to sharing more details, we'd love the opportunity to learn from your experience. Please feel free to reach out to our HR team at HR@lifespark.com so we can address your concerns.

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