America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care
Newsweek · 2026
Newsweek's recognition of the top workplaces in health care — naming Áegis Living among the best places to build a career in the field.
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Recognition
Recognized for what we do.
We’re proud of — and immensely grateful for — the recognition our team and communities have earned. Each one reflects the work of thousands of caregivers, chefs, life-enrichment staff, and community leaders.
Featured
Headline industry recognition for Áegis Living's care, programming, and culture.
Best Senior Living
U.S. News & World Report · 2024 & 2025
Recognized for delivering high-quality assisted living and memory care across multiple Áegis communities.
The Joint Commission
Memory Care Certification
The Joint Commission
Áegis Living Kent became the first memory care community in Washington to earn Joint Commission Memory Care Certification, developed with the Alzheimer's Association.
Career Achievement Award
McKnight's Pinnacle Awards · 2025
Dwayne Clark recognized for nearly four decades of pioneering work in senior living.
Fortune
Best Workplaces in Aging Services
Fortune · 2021
Independent employee survey ranking the senior-living industry's top workplaces.
Best Workplaces
Inc.
Annual recognition based on culture, benefits, and team feedback.
Dementia Care Workforce Leader
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Designated a Dementia Capable Care Workforce Leader (DCC-WL) by Dementia Care Specialists at the Crisis Prevention Institute.
Best of Senior Living 2025 — Greenwood ranked #1 nationally
Seniorly · 2025
Seniorly's Best of Senior Living 2025 ranked Áegis Living Greenwood the #1 community nationally.
The Elevate Award
California Assisted Living Association (CALA) · 2018
CALA honored Áegis Living's "Transform a Life" program with its Elevate Award for advancing resident quality of life.
Peer Awards for Excellence
The Peer Awards · 2020
Peer-judged industry award celebrating commitment to quality of life.
65 honors since 2001
The full record, grouped by the organization that gave each award, newest first.
Senior Living
Recognition for the care, communities and people behind Áegis Living.
425 Magazine
- 2023Best Assisted Living Community (opens in a new tab)
- 2023Best Retirement Community (opens in a new tab)
- 2021Best Assisted Living Community (opens in a new tab)
- 2021Best Retirement Community (opens in a new tab)
- 2018Best Assisted Living Community
- 2010Best Retirement Facility
- 2009Best Retirement Facility
Argentum
- 2019Senior Living Leaders Under 40 (opens in a new tab)Adam Clark, VP of Innovation and Technology
California Assisted Living Association (CALA)
Seattle Business Magazine
- Best Assisted Living
Other recognition
- Senior Living News Recognition
Business
Growth, leadership and citizenship across the Puget Sound business community.
Puget Sound Business Journal
- 2025Family Business Award
- 2021Corporate Citizenship List (opens in a new tab)
- 2021Eastside Fastest-Growing Private Companies (opens in a new tab)
- 2021Largest Eastside Construction Projects (opens in a new tab)Áegis Living Kirkland Waterfront
- 2021Largest Family-Owned Businesses (opens in a new tab)
- 2021Middle Market Fast 50 (opens in a new tab)
- 2021Power 100 (opens in a new tab)Dwayne J. Clark, Founder & CEO
- 2020Largest Eastside Construction ProjectsÁegis Living Bellevue Overlake
- 2020Largest Family-Owned Businesses
- 2020Largest Private Companies
- 2019Corporate Philanthropists, Midsize (#12 of 25) (opens in a new tab)
- 2019Eastside Fastest-Growing Private Companies (opens in a new tab)
- 2019Largest Family-Owned Companies (opens in a new tab)
- 2019Largest Private Companies in Washington State (opens in a new tab)
- 2019Middle Market Fast 50 in Washington (opens in a new tab)
- 201740 Under 40Brian Palmore, Senior Development Manager
- 2016Corporate Citizenship Award (Health & Wellness)
- 2014Women of InfluenceJudy Meleliat, President
- 2013CFO of the Year (Finalist)
- 2010–12Best Workplaces (Finalist)
- 2010100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
- 2002–05Fastest-Growing Private Company
Sound Generations
- 2021Lifetime Achievement AwardDwayne J. Clark
- 2008Lifetime Achievement Award (as Senior Services of Seattle/King County)Dwayne J. Clark
Seattle Business Magazine
- 2014Family Business Growth Award
Inc.
- 2009Fastest-Growing Companies in America (3rd Place)
- 2003Third Fastest-Growing Private Company
Bastyr University
- 2008Mission AwardDwayne J. Clark
Ernst & Young
- 2007Entrepreneur of the YearDwayne J. Clark
- 2005–06Entrepreneur of the Year (Finalist)Dwayne J. Clark
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
- 2006Eastside Business of the Year
- 2004Eastside Business of the Year (Finalist)
- 2002Eastside Business of the Year (Finalist)
King County
- Man of the Year
Architecture & Design
Design honors for the buildings our residents call home.
National Association of Home Builders
Senior Housing News
- 2022Architecture & Design Award, Winner (opens in a new tab)Áegis Living Lake Union (Seattle, WA)
- 2017Architecture & Design Award, WinnerÁegis Gardens (Newcastle, WA)
- 2016National Design Award, Assisted Living (Finalist)Áegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park (Seattle, WA)
- 2015Design & Architecture Award, Best Assisted Living (opens in a new tab)Áegis Living Madison (Seattle, WA)
Marketing
National Mature Media Awards
- 2005Gold Medal, Advertising Campaign
- 2005Silver Medal
Workplace
Recognition as a place to build a career in senior living.
KING 5 Best of Western Washington
- 2017Best Places to Work
- 2016Best Places to Work
- 2015Best Workplace (#2) (opens in a new tab)
- 2014Best Workplace (#3)
- 2013Best Workplace
Glassdoor
Washington CEO Magazine
- 2002–06Best Companies to Work For
Seattle Magazine
- 2001Best Places to Work
Newsweek
- Best Workplaces for Families
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