Celebrating our 16th Top Workplaces Cincinnati recognition, the ERS Servant Leadership Team—from left: Lauryn Moore, Jimmy Wilson, Dan Steward, Beverly Edwards, Laura Lamb, Joan Wetzel, and Megan Bradford.
We’ve got some truly sweet news to share: Episcopal Retirement Services has been named a Top Workplace for the 16th consecutive year by The Cincinnati Enquirer and Energage! This honor belongs entirely to our incredible team members. Their passion, innovation, and dedication have made us the region’s only senior living organization to be recognized every year since the award’s inception.
What Makes This Recognition So Meaningful?
The Top Workplace honor is based entirely on feedback from our team members through an anonymous survey measuring nearly 30 key culture drivers—purpose, leadership, communication, appreciation, and direction. Our team members’ responses speak volumes about the culture we’ve built together.
As one team member put it: "Servant Leaders understand what is really happening at Episcopal Retirement Services."
How Sweet It Is
We’re calling this year’s milestone our “Sweet 16” because it perfectly captures how it feels: joyful, heartfelt, and filled with gratitude.
“Sweet 16 isn’t just a milestone—it’s a celebration of the extraordinary people who make ERS a great place to work and live,” said Laura Lamb, ERS president and CEO. “To be named a Top Workplace for 16 years straight is a reflection of our team’s deep sense of purpose. Our Mission isn’t just words—it’s something we strive to live every day. It’s incredibly ‘sweet’ to see that commitment recognized year after year.”
Joan Wetzel, ERS vice president of human resources, added: “What makes ERS unique is how we show up for one another. We don’t just talk about values—we act on them. Every team member brings something meaningful to our shared work, and it’s that sense of community and trust that fuels our success.”
To Our Team Members
Thank you for making ERS an extraordinary place to work and live! Your person-centered commitment drives our culture of excellence, ensuring that older adults receive the compassionate care, services, and support they deserve. Because of your dedication, ERS has been recognized as a Top Workplace for the 16th consecutive year—a testament to the high-quality care and meaningful community we’ve built throughout Cincinnati and the Tri-State region.
For more on ERS’ unique workplace culture or to browse our open career opportunities, click here.
Our Ways of Working
At ERS, our focus on culture is intentional. We utilize our “Ways of Working” to align how we communicate, support one another, and solve problems. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it. This framework helps us stay grounded in our core values.
Share the Sweetness!
If you're on Facebook or LinkedIn you can join our celebration by engaging in our 2025 Top Workplace announcement. We’d love to hear why ERS is special to you—share a favorite memory or a shoutout to a team member who inspires you. Be sure to tag us and use the hashtag #ERStopworkpace so we can celebrate together!
The ERS Difference
Since 1951, Episcopal Retirement Services has worked to enrich the lives of older adults in a person-centered, innovative, and spiritually-based way. We own and operate three continuing care retirement communities—Marjorie P. Lee and Deupree House in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Episcopal Church Home in Louisville, Kentucky—as well as more than 30 rent-subsidized Affordable Living communities throughout the region.
Beyond our residential communities, ERS proudly supports older adults and their families through a range of home and community-based services, including:
- The Center for Memory Support and Inclusion
- Living Well Senior Solutions
- Deupree Meals on Wheels, which delivers over 115,000 meals each year to homebound seniors
Across our organization, ERS team members bring care, support, and compassion to older adults wherever they live.
