From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 29, 2026Sources
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The short version
Staff describe close relationships with coworkers and say the resident care itself is the rewarding part of the shift.
For new gradsSources
Agency nurses are already a routine part of the staffing mix here, so you would not be the only unfamiliar badge on the floor.
For travel nursesSources
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$36.00/hr
LPN base pay stated in job posting
- Sign-on bonus
$15,000.00
New LPN incentive sign-on bonus
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Co-workers and Residents
- Staff report strong relationships with fellow coworkers and find caring for the residents rewarding.
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- Staffing and Agency Nurse Turnover
- Reviews cite frequent call-ins, thin staffing ratios, and reliance on revolving agency nurses rather than core staff.
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- Management and Benefits Concerns
- Former and current staff report perceived favoritism by leadership and express dissatisfaction with health plan costs and deductible sizes.
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The hard parts
Reviews point to frequent call-ins, thin staffing, and a rotating cast of agency nurses instead of a settled core team — ask how many core LPNs are on your wing before you accept.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
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Sources
- glassdoor.ca/Reviews/Peabody-Retirement-Community-Certified-Nursing-Assistant-CNA-Reviews-EI_IE648405.0,28_KO29,60.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-10-15
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Peabody-Retirement-Community-United-States-Reviews-EI_IE648405.0,28_IL.29,42_IN1.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-10-15
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