Employer Profile  |  Century Park Associates

Century Park Associates, a senior housing management company headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, provides independent and assisted living in 50 communities nationwide.

Company Overview

Our Vision . . . We are dedicated to creating a fulfilling lifestyle for our Residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. Creating a climate where relationships of trust, leadership and personal ethics are valued. Century Park has a "people come first" focus and a culture where striving for excellence is habit.

We have a responsibility as the trusted leaders in each market to be a resource and to set the standards for retirement management.

Our highest priorities: service to our residents and associates through a sense of personal commitment and caring; service to our community through outstanding corporate citizenship and a pursuit of continual improvement and a desire to exceed customer needs.

Leadership, it’s more than a word at Century Park, it is at the heart of all that we do. As leaders and coaches, we are dedicated to inspiring and motivating others. Our leadership teams are trained in providing leadership within their buildings as well as providing leadership in the greater community. Our General Managers strive to create a vision, energize, inspire and empower others. This gives them the ability to make great things happen. They illustrate their leadership by gaining commitment from their teams. They set the direction for their teams and provide the necessary resources while removing barriers. They do all of this while keeping our customers in mind.

Company History

Forrest L. Preston is founder, sole shareholder, and chairman of the board of directors of Life Care Centers of America. Preston began his career in long-term care in 1970 when he built Garden Terrace Convalescent Center in Cleveland, Tennessee, as a model long-term care facility. Constructed to resemble a fine hotel or comfortable home, Garden Terrace established a formula for success that is still followed today. In 1976, growth mandated the creation of a management company - Life Care Centers of America, Inc., one of the largest health care management companies in the nation. Life Care has since grown to encompass more than 225 skilled nursing facilities in 28 states.

From facility level management experience, to multi-facility oversight, Bryan Preston has built a proven track record of success. Bryan has a career specializing in distressed property turn around. Driven by a desire to serve the needs of seniors, Bryan has motivated others to follow his lead. Bryan co-founded Century Park Associates as a vehicle to achieve his goal of providing professional community management. In 2006, Century Park merged with American Lifestyles, Inc. and expanded to 42 retirement and assisted living communities throughout the U.S. Currently, Century Park manages 50 communities in 21 states.

Benefits

Century Park’s attractive benefit package and competitive pay reflect our commitment to reward our associates’ dedication and commitment.

Fulfilling Work Environment: Century Park communities offer a friendly, “make a difference” work environment with direct access to our General Managers as well as the home office leadership team. Teamwork is embraced and encouraged as we make a positive impact on our residents daily together.

Associate and Family Events: Our communities proudly organize fun events to involve associates and their families . . . from holiday meals to Easter Egg Hunts. . . . from birthday celebrations to summer picnics. Our goal is bringing staff together to solidify a cohesive team which delivers the best services possible and rewards associates for their dedication.

Holidays: Our communities observe six (6) holidays annually: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Some communities offer additional holidays such as the associate’s birthday.

Vacation: Our communities’ time-off plans vary based on the local competitive market. The standard package is 2 weeks vacation after one year of service, increasing to 3 weeks after 5 years and 4 weeks after 10 years.

Sick Time: The amount of sick time accruable and its availability to you will be based on your position and hours worked.

Direct Deposit: Skip the errand to the bank on payday . . . Century Park offers the convenience of direct depositing your check into your personal checking or savings account.

Medical with Prescription Card: Century Park pays the majority of the monthly contributions for your coverage into our self-funded medical program. Choose from two plans: Preferred Plan (generous coverage) or Limited Plan (modest coverage with minimal protection). Both options are administered by our partner Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. Prescription Cards offer generic, preferred brand name and non-preferred brand name options.

Dental and Vision: Dental coverage for you and your family is available at discounted group rates. As a bonus, you are automatically enrolled in a vision discount program through Vision Service Plan (VSP) when dental coverage is elected.

Life Insurance: Century Park provides, at no cost to you, one times your annual salary to a maximum of $50,000. Additional coverage is available for you and your family. Short-term Disability: Options are available for short-term disability coverage to protect you and your family through Unum Provident.

Bereavement Leave: In the event of the unfortunate death of a member of your immediate family, you may be granted up to 3 working days with pay.

401(k) Retirement Plan and Company Match: Century Park’s 401(k) is an easy, convenient way for you to save for your future. The plan was designed to help you build a sound financial base for retirement income. You can save for your future retirement through payroll deduction of pre-tax contributions and watch savings grow tax-deferred until retirement. Enjoy a company match which is announced annually.

Service Awards: Recognition for years of service are celebrated at our communities. Customer Service Awards and other Recognition: Associates are recognized for “over and beyond” efforts and excellent customer service in a variety of ways at the community-level as well as the annual meeting for leadership.

For more information about Century Park Associates and our communities, please visit our website at http://www.centurypa.com.