Pros
Fellow co-workers and love for working in hospice.
Cons
Disheartening Culture from the Top Down
I worked at this organization with deep commitment to the mission of providing compassionate hospice care — but sadly, the internal culture does not reflect the values we aim to give patients and families.
The most damaging aspect of this workplace stems from leadership, particularly the CEO, whose attitude reflects a clear lack of care for staff well-being. Instead of addressing systemic issues or employee concerns, leadership seems to prefer turnover over accountability. Feedback is often met with defensiveness or outright dismissal.
The CEO frequently speaks to employees in a way that is abusive, belittling, and shaming. It's not uncommon to hear staff describe feeling publicly embarrassed or emotionally worn down by interactions with her. This kind of environment fosters fear and burnout rather than collaboration and support — which is especially troubling in a field as emotionally demanding as hospice.
One of the most demoralizing actions taken during my time there was the arbitrary reduction of accrued vacation time. Leadership justified this by saying they couldn’t carry “outstanding balances” on the books — effectively cutting PTO in half for many staff members. In hospice, time off isn’t a luxury — it’s critical for mental health. Taking that away was a clear signal that employee wellness is not a priority.
Raises are rare, and pay is consistently below market — despite repeated claims that compensation is “top-tier.” This gaslighting only adds to the growing disconnect between leadership and front-line staff.
In short, while the work we do for patients is meaningful, the organizational culture does not support or respect the people doing that work. High turnover, low morale, and an emotionally unsafe work environment make it difficult to recommend this employer to anyone committed to both compassionate care and professional dignity.