Aegis Living Named One of Washington's Best Workplaces by Puget Sound Business Journal

SEATTLE, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living, a national leader in assisted living and memory care, was named as a finalist for Washington's Best Workplaces by the Puget Sound Business Journal.  The program was launched in 2007 to identify and recognize best practices in the hiring and retention of great people.  This year, after an extensive process, which included more than 300 nominees and the completion of surveys by nominee-company employees across the state, workplaces in four different categories have been identified as Washington's best, based on their various employee benefit offerings, leadership, culture and work/life balance philosophies. In total, 85 companies have made the grade as finalists. 

"This honor is thrilling, and to be recognized by our employees means so much," said Dwayne Clark, founder and CEO of Aegis Living.  "It reconfirms our focus on hiring and retaining the finest staff and our 'Employee First' culture that we value so much. It's also a testament to the hard work and compassion our employees bring to our communities and the way 'We Make Life Better' every day for our residents and their families."

"Work force development has never been more important – or more difficult – than it is in today's global economy," said Gordon Prouty, publisher of the Business Journal. "We believe the Business Journal has an important role to play in drawing attention to innovations and excellence in the management of our region's No. 1 resource: its people."

The finalists will be celebrated at a one-of-a-kind awards event at Safeco Field on Aug. 9. Honorees and the public alike are invited to cheer for the workplace accomplishments of these companies from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The celebration will include ballpark food and drink, walking the bases, speed pitching, and an awards presentation. The company with the greatest number of employees present will win a suite at a future Seattle Mariners game.  For more information, visit: www.wabestworkplaces.com

About Aegis Living 
Aegis Living is a national leader in assisted living and memory care, providing the finest in senior lifestyle and living options available.  "We're the people who make life better," emphasizes health, quality of life, well-being and community. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, privately held Aegis Living operates 28 communities in Washington, California and Nevada, with 5 currently in development. Additional information about Aegis Living and its services are available at www.AegisLiving.com, Twitter @aegisliving and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AegisLiving

About Puget Sound Business Journal is the region's premier source of business information, serving an unparalleled audience of business and community leaders. In addition to the weekly newspaper, the Business Journal provides 24/7 business news via its web site and email alerts.  The company also plays a vital role in bringing the area's leadership community together by hosting a wide variety of events throughout the year, from the annual 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies celebration to the Women of Influence awards event. Puget Sound Business Journal is a unit of American City Business Journals, which operates 40 local business newspapers throughout the United States. Visit Puget Sound Business Journal on the web at www.pugetsoundbusinessjournal.com or www.psbjconnects.com

SOURCE Aegis Living