Holly Creek has once again earned the World’s Best Culture Certification from Drive, marking the fourth consecutive year the community has received this distinction. This recognition reflects Holly Creek’s ongoing commitment to fostering a culture where residents, team members, volunteers, families, and supporters feel connected, valued, and empowered to contribute to a thriving community.
“Four years in a row is more than an award—it is evidence that culture is one of Holly Creek’s greatest strengths. This recognition belongs to every resident, team member, volunteer, family member, and supporter who contributes to the spirit of our community. Together, we have created something truly special: a place where people feel connected, valued, and inspired to give their very best every day.”
– Michelle Fraternali, Community Executive Director
What Is The World’s Best Culture Certification?
Drive’s World’s Best Culture Certification recognizes senior living organizations and healthcare providers that demonstrate exceptional workplace cultures. The certification is based on the Culture Values Assessment developed by the Barrett Values Centre, a globally recognized tool for measuring organizational culture and values alignment.
Organizations such as Mastercard, Coca-Cola, Prudential, and Volvo have utilized this assessment to better understand and strengthen their workplace environments. With more than 25 years of data and four million assessments in its database, Barrett Values Centre provides a trusted benchmark for evaluating organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
Drive Culture Outcomes, a consulting firm focused on helping senior living organizations improve workplace culture, uses this assessment to identify communities that demonstrate strong values alignment and employee engagement.
How Does Holly Creek Gather Team Member Feedback?
The Culture Values Assessment allows team members to share their personal values, the current values of the workplace, and the values they would like to see reflected in their ideal work environment.
The responses are analyzed to calculate a culture score that measures how closely these values align throughout the organization. At Holly Creek, this feedback helps guide ongoing efforts to strengthen workplace relationships, support team members, and build upon the values that contribute to a vibrant community culture.
The assessment also provides valuable insight into organizational strengths and opportunities for growth, helping leaders make informed decisions that support both team members and residents.
What Culture Score Did Holly Creek Earn?
To receive World’s Best Culture Certification, organizations must achieve a minimum score of 70 on the Culture Values Assessment.
This year, Holly Creek earned an outstanding culture score of 89, significantly exceeding the certification benchmark and demonstrating the strength of the community’s culture.
For additional perspective:
- Global average culture score: 55
- Healthcare industry average: 50
- Drive senior living community average: 64
- Holly Creek culture score: 89
These results place Holly Creek well above both industry and global benchmarks, reflecting a strong commitment to creating an environment where people feel supported, respected, and engaged.
In fact, Holly Creek’s culture score of 89 is among the highest scores in the entire Barrett Values Centre database globally, reflecting the strength of the community’s culture and values.
“I have had the privilege of partnering with Christian Living Communities for many years, and what they have built is nothing short of extraordinary. Earning the World’s Best Culture is the result of leaders who show up every single day committed to their people. CLC is, without question, one of the finest organizations in senior living, and this recognition reflects exactly who they are.”
– Denise Boudreau, Founder & President of Drive
Why Does Culture Matter In A Senior Living Community?
A strong culture impacts more than employee satisfaction. When people feel connected to a shared purpose, they are better equipped to build meaningful relationships, provide exceptional service, and contribute to a positive community experience.
At Holly Creek, culture extends beyond the workplace. Residents, team members, volunteers, families, and supporters all play a role in creating an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to contribute.
Earning World’s Best Culture Certification for a fourth consecutive year reflects the collective efforts of everyone who helps make the community a special place to live and work.
Continuing To Build On Our Culture Of Connection
While we are proud of this achievement, we view it as part of an ongoing journey. We remain committed to listening, learning, and building upon the strengths that have helped create such a positive and supportive environment.
This certification reinforces what residents, families, team members, and volunteers already know: Holly Creek is a community where people feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
In addition to Holly Creek earning World’s Best Culture Certification, Christian Living Communities (CLC) and several of our sister communities also received this distinction. Learn more about CLC’s World’s Best Culture Certification and the commitment to workplace excellence across the CLC family of communities.
Interested in learning more about life at Holly Creek? Contact our team or schedule a visit to discover what makes our community such a special place to live and work.
