Brighton Hospice Ranks #7 in Kansas City’s Top Workplaces 2025

Brighton Hospice  has ranked #7 in The Kansas City Star’s 2025 Top Workplaces awards in the 500+ employee category. The hospice organization distinguished itself among 33 employers recognized across Kansas City in this year’s highly competitive program.

The Kansas City Star partners with Energage to identify the region’s premier workplaces through anonymous employee surveys. Brighton Hospice’s top 10 finish reflects exceptional employee feedback across critical workplace factors including leadership quality, organizational culture, professional development, and workplace meaningfulness.

“Earning a top 10 ranking in our first year as a Kansas City Top Workplace is incredibly meaningful to our team,” said Shawn Perucca, Corporate Projects Director. “This recognition validates our commitment to creating an environment where our employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to deliver compassionate care. When our team members thrive, our patients and families receive the exceptional hospice care they deserve.”

Employee feedback highlights the impact of Brighton Hospice’s mission-driven culture. “I am always excited to come to work and provide the best of my ability to provide a good job to my patient and be a good team member,” shared an employee in Brighton Hospice.

Another team member emphasized the organization’s supportive leadership: “I love my team. My leader supports me and helps me learn and grow. My leader truly cares about me. I love that our mission statement guides the work that we do. I know I am making a difference in the world through my work here,” said an employee in Brighton Hospice.

Brighton Hospice serves the Kansas City area from its headquarters in Leawood, with hospice staff visiting patients wherever they live. The organization provides comprehensive end-of-life care services, including skilled nursing, social work, chronic disease management, respite care, and more.

The recognition is particularly significant in healthcare, where creating a positive workplace culture directly impacts patient care quality and workforce retention. Brighton Hospice’s success stems from its commitment to five core values—Excellence, Compassion, Collaboration, Integrity, and Loyalty—that guide both employee experience and patient care delivery.

For more information about Kansas City Top Workplaces 2025, visit https://topworkplaces.com/award/kansascity/2025/500-plus/4639/. Learn more about Brighton Hospice Kansas City services.

About Brighton Hospice

About Brighton Hospice: Brighton Hospice is dedicated to providing peace, comfort, and dignity to patients and families across its 12 locations. Offering a comprehensive range of services, including routine home care, continuous care, inpatient care, and respite care, Brighton Hospice is guided by a commitment to excellence in patient care, providing compassionate support tailored to each family’s needs.