US News World Report
U.S. News & World Report Survey and Award 2025-2026
December 1, 2025
CALA Award
CT Best Practices Award 2025
December 16, 2025
US News World Report
U.S. News & World Report Survey and Award 2025-2026
December 1, 2025
CALA Award
CT Best Practices Award 2025
December 16, 2025

Great Place to Work Award 

In October 2025, 84% of our staff took a national survey about working at Shady Oaks. 93% of our staff said we were a Great Place to Work, and we earned Great Place to Work Certification!

Here are some happy staff survey comments and reviews about working at Shady Oaks:

“I love my job and my co-workers, residents, and their families.”

“I love being a part of this family at Shady Oaks.”

“Great place to work.”

“My residents are the ones that keep me coming back for more.”

“We give excellent care to our residents.”

“Best place I ever worked.”

“Very nice place to work. I love the patients and my co-workers.”

“They take time to know us individually.”

“The pay and management make this company a great place to work. Management is extremely caring and always willing to help employees when they need support. They truly value the staff and create a positive environment where people feel appreciated.”

“I appreciate the communication, the teamwork, and how close as a family it is!”

“It is a small very intimate kind of community with a family feel and comfort to it.”

“My boss really has compassion and shows that he cares.”

“One thing I will say the owner Shady Oaks tries to keep all his employees happy and make it feel like home being here. I love that it feels like home here.”

“It’s not your typical nursing home. It’s much better, and you feel appreciated.”

“Friendly place to work. Our Residents are like Family.”

“Safe place to work.”

“The staff is the backbone to Shady Oaks. Everyone works very hard.”

“Everything about working here is phenomenal!”

“My nurse Nicki is always open to listen to my concerns. She gives me great advice on which direction.”

“Nursing level management is great, always listening and helping. They are always hands on and readily available at any time day or night.”

“Our opinion counts. Our Nursing Director has her door always open for us.”

“We have excellent staff who work here.”

“We Always Give Thanks to each Other. I like it here.”

“I love it here. I wish I knew about Shady Oaks years ago.”