licensed practical nurse

home health aide

nursing assistant

cook

activity assistant

Artis Senior Living

I would not recommend working at this community. The biggest issue here is leadership. The Executive Director and Sales Director consistently display unprofessional, disrespectful, and at times shockingly inappropriate behavior toward staff.

It is not uncommon for management to sit in the office and openly speak negatively about employees. The comments made are not just unprofessional—they can be outright nasty and demeaning. Statements implying that staff are “replaceable” and that management “doesn’t care” create a culture where employees feel undervalued and disposable. Leadership sets the tone, and unfortunately, the tone here is disrespect.

The workload placed on staff, especially care partners, is overwhelming. They are expected to handle laundry, dishes, cleaning the dining room and resident rooms, making beds, feeding residents, changing them, and providing full care—all while being underpaid and under-supported. Instead of recognizing how hard staff work, management is quick to shift blame onto employees for larger issues, including resident dissatisfaction and families choosing to move their loved ones out.

Morale is extremely low. It is not unusual to see staff stressed, emotionally drained, or even in tears. Many employees stay only because they need the job, not because the environment is supportive or healthy. Rather than addressing concerns, management often contributes to the problem.

There are also policies that feel unnecessarily strict and out of touch with staff well-being, such as not allowing employees to wear jackets—even when they are clearly uncomfortable.

This workplace has potential because of the hardworking staff, but it is being undermined by poor leadership. Until there is accountability and a serious change in how employees are treated, this will continue to be a difficult and discouraging place to work.

The facility is beautiful and the residents are lovely. Working for Artis has its ups and downs. During the orientation you will be lied to and told about all the perks of the company to get you to join the team, once you join the team you will see that you’ve been deceived. First off they tell you that this place is ASSISTED LIVING & it’s not it’s more like a nursing home in a assisted living setting. Most of the workers are NOT CNA CERTIFIED, you’re a CNA, housekeeping, & the kitchen staff all in one all while being paid a very low rate an hour. The work is hard. They are very short staffed & the scheduler will text you last minute to come in and get mad when you can’t & will make your permanent schedule very difficult when it’s time to work because of it. The management is horrible you voice an issue you’re having and it’s never addressed. How can it be considered assisted living when you’re getting 16 residents cleaned and dressed every morning by yourself?. That’s not assistance that’s nursing home in orientation you’re told the patient staff ratio is 1:5!. Washing clothes, helping residents to the toilet, assisting them with putting on and taking off clothing, assisting with ambulation, eating etc is what I signed up for. If I wanted to work at a nursing home I would’ve stayed at one. The workload is entirely too much for one person and they don’t care. They don’t care about the residents, they don’t care about the staff all they care about is money!.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Small facility easier to focus on residents and?get to know them and address their needs

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Your working with individuals with dementia so your going to have stressful days especially if theyre having a bad day

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family like environment clean very involved 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It depends.days can vary day to day. But usually come in get head count start on our chores such as laundry and setting up dining room for dinner service. Then around 430 announcement is made to come?get residents from activities and being them back to the hall. So we go get them and activities ppl help escort them to halls and we seat them in dining room. About 5 dinner comes to halls we unwrap and set that up and start going around giving them there options and choices and then plate accordingly. After dinner we put them in livingroom and put on movie while they watch movie we sweep dining room and kitchen floor wipe tables down and do dishes. After that we start giving showers or start getting residents to there room to do their nightly routines and get them situated for bed. Then we bag up trash from hall and take it out to dumpster and then we just relax til it's time to leave and keep ear out for call bells.

While it is true that care partners do laundry, dishes, serve food on top of personal care for residents, that is what makes the environment more like home, which is what the goal is for the resident experience. The Artis model really is exceptional, and the community here in Bridgetown is one that just feels very west side, home like. We're a part of the family of each resident and our families mean as much to us as their loved ones we care for each day.  

Management is good at this location. Rather than iron fists they try to incorporate that team feeling and family atmosphere in dealing with issues that come up with staff. The ED and Director of Health and Wellness (DON) have open doors and open ears. While I may not always agree with how things are handled, they CARE about the staff. This was evident when my mother passed away and both checked in on me frequently to be sure I was okay as I worked through that first year without her. Both are visible throughout the day in the community and through phone/text. 

As with any nurse aide job, it is very physical and the pace can be stressful at times, that just goes with the territory. 

Is it perfect? No, but no job is ever perfect. Still this is the best place I've worked as a nurse aide.

For a company that was founded in 2012 by people with extensive industry experience, Artis still uses its "young" age as an excuse for why it doesn't have its act together yet. There's a lack of established policy and procedure for communities to refer to, and a lack of resources. Information on change only seems to be communicated after the fact. 

Some people on the "support" team are so rude that it discourages community leaders from reaching out for help, which trickles down to us not being able to help our associates effectively.  The support team is also very small, which increases the burden on those who are responsive and helpful. 

Overall I believe the resident care provided is still above average, but there was a huge shift away from the promise the company had in the beginning. The communities need to be able to believe that senior leadership can be trusted, but usually it feels like most departments are on their own. Most companies at least try to set new department heads up to succeed, but at Artis you are tossed in the river without a lifejacket or swimming lesson. 

There's a lack of camaraderie between the facilities as well, which is something I haven't experienced at any other senior living company. Usually you can reach out to your peers for resources, but at Artis all I've ever gotten in response is the feeling of tumbleweeds blowing past. 

This is hands down the best facility I have ever worked for. We are an assisted living facility specializing only in memory care. Some days can be stressful, sure, but that’s anywhere not just healthcare. I have been a CNA in long term skilled care for 14 years and was looking for a complete change especially after covid. I considered leaving healthcare altogether until I met Artis! Person centered care focusing on the person not the dementia. It’s a very small community that feels like family. You will fall in love with the residents. They are precious! Outstanding facility and fantastic teamwork and they even celebrate the care partners by having a celebration for them when a care partner is nominated for the month for putting into practice The Artis way! I feel proud working for a company that has THIS as their philosophy towards the care that is provided to our residents 
A-Ability to have a voice 
R-respecting and maintaining relationships 
T- Treasuring each person’s uniqueness
I-Integrity 
S- Success and Recognition 

THATS THE ARTIS WAY! They put it into practice every day! Very special group of people that work here and reside here. 

Very good place to work, its a team environment for the the most part. Everybody gets along and are generally in a upbeat positive mood that creates a positive working environment, the Benefits are great, and thats what keeps me there, although the pay isn't where it should be for all the work that is done. Its supposed to be Assisted living but the residents they take on need FULL care from start to finish, they would be able to be better taken care of in a long term skilled nursing facility. Not only do you take FULL care of the "assisted" residents, you do their laundry, their house keeping and cleaning, you serve all their food and do all their dishes while being expected to walk around the entire building once every hour to check on all the other residents, it can be overwhelming at times, i would think that they would pay more for the fact your doing 4 seperate departments worth of work 1. care partner 2. laundry 3. house keeping 4. dietary. The company has got to be saving alot of money making one person do all those departments but their not investing back into the workers who do it all. yet its still a rewarding job knowing your able to help others in need and working as a team with other carepartners.

The facility is typical in the aspects of everyday dementia nursing; however this facility has a severe problem recruiting and maintaining staff ie: CNA's.
Nurses are great despite the constant physical and emotional drain of working without the proper staff. There are typically 10-12 CNA slots for first and second shift. This building has run on less than 4 CNA's in the whole building! Not safe for residents or staff. Management does help however this happens way too frequently and not all management can provide all aspects of care. This is a classic situation of putting out the biggest fire instead of fixing the situation. Corporate has repeatedly turned a blind eye/declined to offer assistance with this ongoing situation, which has only continued to decline and become more the norm than the rare occassion in the last 6-8 months. There is no regard for nurses who continually not only do their job but the job of 2-3 other aides, all while maintaining control of dementia residents! Currently not safe for staff or residents. Considering the money people pay per month to have their loved ones here; we should expect and demand better of the Artis Community. THIS IS NOT OK!

My typical day at work is an exciting blend of challenges that keep me engaged and motivated, especially when collaborating with my team. The management here is incredibly supportive and approachable, fostering an environment where I feel truly valued. Right from the interview process, I felt supported and connected through consistent communication. This sense of support seamlessly continued into my onboarding experience, where corporate resources ensured I had everything I needed for a smooth transition into my role.

Feeling valued and appreciated is a cornerstone of our company culture. It's reflected in how individual contributions are recognized and celebrated, and it fuels my personal and professional growth journey. In addition, the Artis Way philosophy is more than just words here—it's the heartbeat of our workplace. It creates an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to thrive and make a real impact. Celebrating each day the ARTIS Way is not just a motto but a reality we live by.

Artis senior living claims to be “different” and set itself apart from all other senior communities by preaching  the “Artis” way. It is typical senior living that charges a ridiculous amount of money a month for mediocre to low quality care. They are no different than any other place. The “Artis way” is a tactic to get people to put their loved ones in their communities; but most of what the Artis way says doesn’t happen 99% of the time. Don’t be fooled by the “Artis way” preaching. Employees are constantly short staffed, stressed out and ranked by a “positive partner program” that is just a popularity contest. If you are liked and accepted by the drama queens, you get recognized regardless if you do a quality job or not. The only good thing I can say about Artis senior living is that the pay is slightly higher than other places. Other than that, it is the same as any other senior community with the main goal in mind: to bring in as much money as possible with a disregard for everything else needed to provide quality senior care.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Licensed practical nurse 32 salaries reported	$31.27 per hour
Home health aide 9 salaries reported	$20.33 per hour
Nursing assistant 24 salaries reported	$19.55 per hour
Cook 14 salaries reported	$21.57 per hour
Activity assistant 2 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour

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