Acts Retirement-Life Communities
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Rating based on 73 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Acts Retirement-Life Communities
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Acts Retirement-Life Communities get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
73% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick
Does Acts Retirement-Life Communities pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
69% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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The job rarely spills into unpaid time
Do jobs at Acts Retirement-Life Communities spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 55% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 36% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Acts Retirement-Life Communities worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
69% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Most people can choose their shifts
Do Acts Retirement-Life Communities workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
81% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to change shifts
How easy is it for Acts Retirement-Life Communities workers to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
How we know this
83% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Acts Retirement-Life Communities?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
79% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Acts Retirement-Life Communities managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at Acts Retirement-Life Communities?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Acts Retirement-Life Communities job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
90% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Acts Retirement-Life Communities good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
81% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Needs improving
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Sick days use up paid time off
At Acts Retirement-Life Communities, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
How we know this
87% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from Acts Retirement-Life Communities affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
96% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it can be expensive.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
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Most people get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at Acts Retirement-Life Communities?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
69% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Acts Retirement-Life Communities feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Acts Retirement-Life Communities get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
38% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Acts Retirement-Life Communities?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
76% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Acts Retirement-Life Communities enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
78% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Acts Retirement-Life Communities recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Acts Retirement-Life Communities?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
35% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Acts Retirement-Life Communities?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Acts Retirement-Life Communities’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Acts Retirement-Life Communities is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
44% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How Acts Retirement-Life Communities ranks
Acts Retirement-Life Communities ranks joint 52nd to work for out of social care providers.
- 52= Clarvida
- 52= Acts Retirement-Life Communities
- 52= Traditions Health
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of June 6, 2026.
Pay ranges at Acts Retirement-Life Communities
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$13.29-15.92 per hour
Acts Retirement-Life Communities job reviews
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Best thing
Everyone is nice from residents to co-workers
Worst thing
I don’t think the higher management is doing the best for our building
Server at Acts Retirement-Life Communities, August 2025
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Best thing
Easy job most of the time and you have plenty of free time
Worst thing
Dealing with fallout created by our management and executives who are only in it for the money and there’s no room to grow in this field
Security officer at Acts Retirement-Life Communities, December 2024
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 38 Acts Retirement-Life Communities employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 44 Acts Retirement-Life Communities employees