nursing assistant

server

hospitality team member

dishwasher

charge nurse

Piper Shores

Piper Shores could be a great place to work but unfortunately due to a lack of accountability within leadership it will never become what it could be.  Most of the managers and directors have been there for 10+ years and lack basic skills that would be required of any current-day entry level supervisor.  HR doesn't advocate for employees, only for senior management.  It is a highly stressful, and highly toxic work environment as well.  I've attended leadership meetings and no one is willing to speak up during the "open sessions" due to the inability to be introspective and address problems within the group.  There has been a mass exodus of managers and directors recently which only further proves hard workers can't overcome the problems they deal with every day, no matter how hard they try.  There is a high amount of turnover and performance issues which are blamed on employees but in reality it is due to laziness by long tenured managers/directors who lack any incentive to actually improve their departments.  Due yourself a favor and look for employment elsewhere.  

I have spent my professional career in traditional restaurants and hotels. As I considered having a family I realized that I needed to make some changes. Joining the Food and Nutrition team at Piper Shores has been a great change for my personal and professional life. I have gone from working crazy restaurant hours to a more realistic schedule with benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and the support of a phenomenal team. This change has allowed me to achieve a level of work/life balance that I have never before experienced.

In addition to all of these great benefits, I am still able to do what I love and serve good food in a gorgeous setting surrounded by guests and team members who appreciate me. My daily goal at Piper Shores is to care for and cater to each resident with the hope of making their day a little bit better. 

The work environment is unsupportive. Management is a mean girls club and they have no problems throwing their staff under the bus. 

They exclude, belittle, and treat employees poorly. They lie to residents to get them to move in. They promise certain amenities and turn around to say they don’t offer them. 

It feels like management is always picking fights with residents. Your entire day will be bombed with useless meetings after useless meetings. 

Management does not offer any training to new employees for the job they were hired for. Many employees are left to figure the job out for themselves with no support from anyone. Management is good at making you feel incompetent at your job. 

The work environment is hostile and frustrating at best. I wouldn’t recommend my worst enemy to work here. 



A typical day here includes making sure all our residents are safe and happy, taking care of office tasks like handling copies and mail, and answering questions or resolving issues our residents might have. Our management team is truly supportive and always ready to lend a hand or answer questions, which makes a big difference. The highlight for me is definitely the chance to connect with the residents—both the staff and the residents are wonderful people. Of course, one of the challenges is growing close to such amazing individuals and then having to say goodbye. Still, the opportunity to learn from and engage with the residents makes it all incredibly rewarding.

The residents of this community have significant input in how the community runs. They have committees to represent their personal interests and this drives much of how Piper Shores runs. The employees and residents are one community and we strive to recognize and value the individual. I have found that my supervisor has a goal of developing a team who pulls together and treats each other and the residents with kindness and consideration. As with all facilities, we have had our struggles through COVID and the staffing crisis but I continue to believe this community has a lot to offer and a dignified/respectful approach to care that I respect and want to be part of.  I have been at Piper Shores for years and plan to continue my employment here for many more.

Great first job for high schoolers, or college students during their semester or breaks. However, the work environment is hostile, and toxic. If you want to make any kind of advancement, you have to be one of the favorites. I have been denied advancement many times, because of this. There are a few long time employees who like to think that they run the place, and insist on things only being done their way.  A lot of the time, I felt as though I was being taken for granted, or overlooked. Management only focused on my weaknesses. The residents are the best part of the job. I have made great relationships with them, and have gotten to know them well. Overall, great, well-run facility that cares about their residents. The Christmas bonuses are generous and greatly appreciated. Being constantly criticized at work has negatively affected my self confidence.

I have had the opportunity to work in various departments here and grow various skills. Each area has supported my curiosity and encouraged me to take my career to the next level. I love coming to work to see the residents and work closely with my coworkers. The environment is supportive and an 'all hands on deck!' mentality which goes a long way. The pandemic was hard on us all, but definitely brought everyone here much closer together. The biggest thing I have learned is that it is okay to ask questions and to go bigger. Piper Shores will support you.

I have been working at Piper Shores for 5 years for Environmental Services. I enjoy my work, and love the residents. My co-workers and supervisors are like family to me. Piper Shores is a beautiful place to work and has many benefits. I don't know of too many jobs that offer 3 weeks vacation within the first year of employment. Medical, dental and eye for really good rates, 401k and many other benefits. We have lots of fun activities that go on throughout the year. I will stay with this company until I retire, it has been a very rewarding satisfying place to work.
 

I have been with Piper Shores for a few years and have had a variety of growth since starting. For me personally, I love to learn and Piper Shores has really given me the opportunities to grow my skill set and help me achieve goals for my future. I think the best thing about working here is the passionate staff that take care of the residents each day and the interactive opportunities that are always available. Piper Shores is a very special place and the sense of community we have here is like none I've experienced before - for both residents and the staff. 

The RN who wrote the review on Feb 14, 2018 was right on.

I was a student there and called HR three times to find out about pay and benefits.
My call was finally returned weeks later and questions begrudgingly answered only because my instructor was also trying in vain to reach HR.
We're talking about a $12.00 hr. job here, not the Ambassadorship to Saudi Arabia.

The whole idea of the program was to recruit students into the workforce at Piper Shores, but they do a poor job of it. I felt insulted.

Needless to say I've found work elsewhere in a welcoming environment.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Nursing assistant 9 salaries reported	$23.13 per hour
Server 8 salaries reported	$18.91 per hour
Hospitality team member 6 salaries reported	$17.50 per hour
Dishwasher 5 salaries reported	$17.50 per hour
Charge nurse 7 salaries reported	$41.13 per hour

Working at Piper Shores: Company Overview and Reviews

Piper Shores

Piper Shores Ratings

Popular jobs at Piper Shores

Salary Satisfaction

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected