Key Takeaways
- 93% of employees give Distinctive Living a top score for Systemic Collaboration and Respect — verified through the Most Loved Workplace® assessment.
- Distinctive Living holds a Most Loved Workplace® Certified 2026 badge, along with 14 specialty badges recognizing inclusivity, wellness, mental health, and more.
- Employee voices directly shape policies, programs, and workplace celebrations at every level of the organization.
- An open-door culture and dedicated feedback tools mean no voice goes unheard — from frontline caregivers to regional leaders.
What Is It Like to Work at Distinctive Living?
Working at Distinctive Living means being part of a mission-driven team that genuinely puts its people first. With more than 2,500 employees across 46+ senior living communities, the company has built a culture where listening is not just encouraged — it is built into the daily rhythm of work. Employees consistently score the organization high on trust, collaboration, and respect.
Does Distinctive Living Actually Listen to Employees?
Yes — and they back it up with action. Distinctive Living uses the goHappy platform to run regular pulse surveys, giving every team member a direct line to leadership. Town halls, on-site listening sessions, and open-door policies ensure that feedback flows freely from the floor up. Leadership then uses those insights to improve benefits, programs, and everyday workplace experiences.
What makes this stand out is the consistency. This is not a once-a-year survey that disappears into a filing cabinet. Feedback is woven into how decisions get made — from designing new benefit packages to rolling out company-wide celebrations. The organization's verified Most Loved Workplace® Certified 2026 status reflects exactly that kind of sustained commitment.
How Does Distinctive Living Act on Employee Feedback?
Listening means nothing without action. At Distinctive Living, employee suggestions feed directly into policy improvements, new programs, and cultural initiatives. Here are some ways feedback has shaped the workplace:
- The CHAMP Wellness Plan was built with employee well-being at its core, addressing physical and mental health needs raised by staff.
- The CARE Leadership Mentorship Program was developed to give ambitious team members a real path to grow into leadership roles.
- The Distinctively Deserving recognition program highlights individual contributions every week — a direct response to the desire for more consistent recognition.
- The CARE Award (Employee of the Month) ties recognition back to the company's core values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
This feedback-to-action pipeline is one reason Distinctive Living earned the Most Loved Workplace® for Wellness 2025 and Most Loved Workplace® for Mental Health 2025 specialty badges. Real change produces real results.
How Does Distinctive Living Support Career Growth?
Career growth at Distinctive Living is not accidental — it is intentional. The company offers training and certification programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development tracks. The CARE Leadership Mentorship Program connects emerging talent with experienced mentors across the organization. With communities in multiple states, ambitious team members have access to advancement opportunities that span geographies and roles.
This commitment earned Distinctive Living the Most Loved Workplace® for Career Advancement 2025 badge — a recognition grounded in verified employee sentiment, not marketing copy.
What Makes Distinctive Living's Culture Unique?
Distinctive Living does not look for standard employees. They recruit owners — people who take accountability for outcomes and care deeply about collective success. This entrepreneurial mindset, paired with the C.A.R.E. framework (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence), creates a workplace where purpose and performance go hand in hand.
The company's Most Loved Workplace® assessment scores tell a compelling story. Systemic Collaboration, Positive Vision for the Future, Alignment of Values, Respect, and Killer Outcomes all scored 93 out of 100 — a remarkably balanced result that signals a healthy, thriving culture across every dimension, not just one or two.
Distinctive Living has also earned specialty recognition for being a Most Loved Workplace® for Diversity, LGBTQ+, Inclusivity, Women, Young Professionals, Neurodiversity, Disabled Workers, Parents & Caregivers, Volunteering, and CEO Leadership in 2025. That breadth is rare — and it speaks directly to a culture that welcomes and values every person on the team.
Ready to Join a Team That Values Your Voice?
If you want to work somewhere that actually listens — and acts — Distinctive Living may be the right fit. Explore open roles and discover what makes this organization truly distinctive. Apply for the General Manager – Live Well Cottages role or browse all opportunities on the Distinctive Living careers page.