Hawthorn Retirement Group Employee Reviews for Facilities Manager

"For a younger couple, it would be a good place to start. For Seasoned management ... don't do it with Brook Ridge Community."

What do you like about working at Hawthorn Retirement Group?

"The staff was seasoned and knew their jobs which required very little direct supervision. The staff always seemed happy and content to be working there. The benefits of living where you work was great, as well as having access to 3 meals a day prepared by a professional chef."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't necessarily belive the show they put on for your benefit. Ask detailed questions of what type of manager they are ... encouraging or discouraging. Ask if then encourage through letting you know when a job is done well; or do they only point out the negative or mistakes. Decide what type you can learn under before signing on with the current management."

What don't you like about working at Hawthorn Retirement Group?

"The management at the Brook Ridge facility were strictly A personality. They were not people persons and had a difficult time maintaining resident satisfaction. They were an extremely difficult couple to learn from and to work under."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Retire! In all seriousness, take yourself less seriously and relax. Be willing to bend a little ... your entirely too stiff and formal with the residents."

"It was a good solid opportunity to reintroduce me back into the working world, but I feel so distant from my loved ones."

What do you like about working at Hawthorn Retirement Group?

"I am responsible for entire daily operation of a 110 unit, senior adult, retirement community, and I am marketing director as well."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be certain that you can be satisfied with a capped earning potential."

What don't you like about working at Hawthorn Retirement Group?

"The average temperature this summer has been over 105 degrees."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Continue the nresident first mentality and keep their satisfaction as the top priority."