Iowa's Top Workplaces 2011
Northcrest Community
- Employees in region:
- 68
- Sector:
- Healthcare
- HQ location:
- Ames, IA
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Northcrest Community is a not-for-profit Life-Care retirement community providing a continuum of exceptional care since 1965 to 185 people through Independent Living townhomes and apartments, private rooms in our Health Care Center and state of the art Alzheimers care in our Heartwood House. Residents are guaranteed life time care no matter what life brings-no one is ever asked to leave because of lack of funds. Our team of professionals is deeply committed to maintaining Northcrest's long-standing legacy and reputation as one of the state's premier retirement communities.
At Northcrest we believe everyone is uniquely different and deserve retirement living their way. After decades of successful operation,Northcrest is more than just a neighborhood of people living close to one another - it is a community of opportunity, offering a uniques lifestyle to those who choose to make Northcrest their home.
“I get to interact with people I care about every day.”
“I am able to be a part of a great team and valued as an individual person instead of just a worker at a job.”
“I am able to make a positive difference in the lives of older adults.”
“The residents are very appreciative, interesting and active. The staff members work well together and have common goals. Everyone feels like family.”
“The work environment is supportive and helps me balance more family life and still be career-oriented.”