Does Spectrum Retirement pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Spectrum Retirement employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Spectrum Retirement. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Spectrum Retirement?

28% of Spectrum Retirement employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Spectrum Retirement 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Spectrum Retirement?

Concierge (20) , Server (19) , Executive Director (8) , Sales Director (8) , Business Office Manager (5) , Resident Assistant (5) , Sales (5) , Accountant (4) , Director (4) , Director of Community Relations (4) , Sales Representative (4) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (3) , Community Relations Coordinator (3) , DIRECTOR of FUN (3) , Director of Dining Services (3)

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

"Great people to work with" ((in 14 reviews)); "great residents and staff." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great Team Members and Residents!" ((in 8 reviews)); "Free espresso and cookies and a meal a day." ((in 7 reviews)); "The staff and leadership actually live out the company's core values rather than just paying them lip service." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"All about the bottom line and low pay." ((in 13 reviews)); "There’s no work life balance." ((in 6 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 5 reviews)); "Benefits and Hourly Rates need to better." ((in 5 reviews)); "core values not lived out." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Spectrum Retirement layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Spectrum Retirement locations?

Denver , Saint Louis , Cary , Chandler , Albuquerque , Eugene , Lake Zurich , Fishers , Parker , Fort Collins , Westlake , Columbus , Hilliard , Lakeway , Streamwood , Valley Park , Washington , Phoenix , Indianapolis , Burr Ridge , Anthem , Chicago , Libertyville , Gilbert , Austin , Round Rock , Powell , Aurora , Creve Coeur , Ellisville

Spectrum Retirement reviews

2.3

28% would recommend to a friend

(301 total reviews)

John Sevo and Jeff Kraus

28% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (301 reviews)

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Spectrum Retirement has an employee rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 301 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Spectrum Retirement employee rating is 33% below average for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

301 reviews

4.0

Feb 11, 2024

Review

Resident assistant (ra)

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gained much experience in a variety of populations in geriatrics such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, well elderly, physical disabilities, and sun downers.

Cons

Lack of staff, constantly asking for people to cover shifts, lack of resources for employees, low pay, hostile work environment with other employees, and burnout

Spectrum Retirement Response

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Thank you for your feedback! We are happy that you enjoyed your experience working with the senior population! We are sorry to hear that you have had difficulty with low staffing numbers and compensation. If you would like to discuss the hostile work environment, you can call our home office and speak with someone in Human Resources (303-729-0303) or use our anonymous reporting tool; Lighthouse. They can be reached at 855-311-0177 or online at www.lighthouse-services.com/spectrumretirement.com Human Resource Department Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC

2.0

Oct 16, 2023