Golden Living Centers

Illusion_mbk · Jan 10, 2009

I also heard that all of the facilities in Arkansas are being sold. I am planning on moving to Arkansas soon and have worked in LTC for years. I am thinking about applying at GLC, but would like to know what company is going to buy them. Does anyone know who is buying them?

CapeCodMermaid, RN · Jan 10, 2009

In Massachusetts, Golden Living bought out the Beverly Group. I hear that they are making huge improvements, but this was from one of their recruiters so consider the source. I've worked for huge companies and small companies. There usually is a corporate philosophy, but what goes on in the individual buildings has less to do with corporate and more to do with the ED and DNS.

Jessie71385 · Jul 31, 2010

I work at a Golden Living Center. It is amazing! We are a five star home, we were deficiency free this year, and only had one tag the year before, even during a complete building renovation. We have a small turnover, with CNA's, we are the lowest in the district, I think we will always have turnover there though. As far as the rest of our staff, we are all long term employees, I am the shortest = 2 years. And there is the longest which is 33 years. Great place to work for, they have always been very supportive to us. Sorry there are some out there that aren't so good. Glad we're not one of them.

Leelee2 · Aug 2, 2010

We have a GLC here, knew a resident there and we visited there frequently. Not impressed with the care, or the staffing levels, though the appearance of the facility outside/inside was nice and well kept. Nurse's seemed overwhelmed and rushed imho.

CathiP, ASN, RN · Sep 6, 2010

The Golden Living facilities in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) consistently are looking for staff (NHA,DON,ED DIR, RN, LPN, CNA) they are always changing. They do not keep what they do get. Their surveys have a lot to be desired. (MN posts all surveys online for the public).
Same here in Southern Indiana.

Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN · Sep 17, 2010

Generally, their rep remains negative.

Two comments I've heard that would tend to perpetuate the issue: they don't hire the best professional staff; and low pay / salary levels (which would correlate to the former issue).

geminidiamond · Mar 2, 2011

Does anyone have salary info on this place. I have an interview coming up and have no idea what to expect. I know there are different locations and other factors. If you could tell me at least how it compares to the hospitals in the area. Thanks.

wouldntworkthere · Mar 4, 2011

Don't work for golden living - they don't care about their residents or their employees...

geminidiamond · Mar 4, 2011

Thanks for the heads up!

Platypus · Mar 30, 2011

I work for Golden Living and I think the job is what you make of it. They gave me a job there when I could not find a job anywhere as a new nurse. I was put into a supervisory position without any experience, I was terrified! But there were some very skilled LPNs that helped me get through the first few months and taught me. You have to ask questions and confirm information you are given. I learned who I could trust and who I could not trust. I have been there a year. I have worked hard and the year went fast. I have learned so much about myself in the process!

There are some nurses that are, for lack of a better description, jaded and cold. Others are kind and very good. Having said all that, I have seen some issues. I think you would see them in any facility. It is a business, and one where the primary purpose is to provide a good service while still being profitable. I know the management walks a tight line and they try to provide a safe and caring enviroment for the residents. Every questionable event is investigated and attempts are made to rectify them swiftly. Residents (and their families) also have to realize that they cannot expect one-on-one service as there are multiple patients per caregiver. We are human and we do the best we can. If you, as a nurse see a problem - you always have the option of calling compliance. When you report to compliance you can do so anonymously. It is one way we employees have of keeping others in higher positions honest and ethical.

Chin up · Apr 16, 2011

Cape cod, I have been getting the same calls, every single day, something is up. I have talked to a few souls in MA who work for them and nothing positive so far. I got leery when salary quoted was nearly one third higher. Most of the recruiters were from southern California. That too, gave me pause...

TRCCnurse2be · Apr 18, 2011

Platypus....I could have written your message lol.....I too was having trouble finding a job as a new grad and Golden Living gave me a job as an RN supervisor. Like you, I was terrified because I just graduated and was green as could be in nursing. A couple of the other nurses were great, others I think took pleasure in watching me suffer trying to learn on my own. I can't say that I LOVE my job there, but my DNS works with me on my schedule since I am currently pursing my BSN and only have a little more than a year to be finished. I think you make the job bad or good depending on your attitude and willingness to learn on your own. I will stay with Golden Living Ctr because I think with my BSN, I can climb the ladder in the company quicker than as a staff nurse at the hospital.