Classic Residence by Hyatt Communities Win Best Place to Work Awards

Third Consecutive Win for Scottsdale Community

CHICAGO, IL, FEBRUARY 02, 2009

Classic Residence by Hyatt, the leading provider of luxury living for older adults, announces its Hollywood, Fla. and Scottsdale, Ariz. communities were both recently named one of the “Best Places to Work” in their respective locations.  

Classic Residence by Hyatt in Hollywood was selected as “One of the Best Places to Work 2009” in a review sponsored by the South Florida Business Journal in the category of companies with 150+ employees.

“I am extremely proud of the team here at the community. This award is well deserved,” said James Edwartowski, executive director at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Hollywood.

In addition, Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies (Scottsdale) was ranked #18 of the “Best Places to Work in the Valley 2008” for medium sized companies in a review sponsored by the Phoenix Business Journal and BestCompaniesAZ. The community was acknowledged for creating an enjoyable culture and work environment that fosters personal and professional growth for its employees. This is the third consecutive year the community was recognized.

“We are extremely honored to be recognized for a third year,” said, Gail Rankin, executive director at Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies. “Our employees truly uphold our core values of integrity, compassion, and excellence in our communities every day.”

For more information on career opportunities at Classic Residence by Hyatt, please visit http://www.hyattclassic.com/go/company-careers.html.
Classic Residence by Hyatt in Hollywood is located at 2480 N. North Park Road in Hollywood, FL. For information, please call (954) 989-8008.
Classic Residence by Hyatt and The Plaza Companies is located at 7501 East Thompson Peak Parkway in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information, please call (480) 563-5300.

About Classic Residence by Hyatt
Classic Residence by Hyatt is a national leader in senior living that develops, owns and operates communities for older adults in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Monterey, Calif. (owned by Pacifica Companies and managed by Classic Residence by Hyatt); Palo Alto, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.; Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Aventura, Fla.; Boca Raton, Fla.; Hollywood, Fla.; Lantana, Fla.; Naples, Fla.; Plantation, Fla.; Pompano Beach, Fla.; Glenview, Ill.; Chevy Chase, Md.; Reno, Nev.; Teaneck, N.J.; Yonkers, N.Y.; Hilton Head Island, S.C.; and Dallas, Texas. Classic Residence by Hyatt’s newest continuing care retirement community is under development in Scottsdale, Ariz. A major expansion has just been completed in San Diego, Calif. Classic Residence by Hyatt communities have earned honors for being among the nation’s finest, including Platinum, Gold, and Silver Achievement Awards from the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council. The company’s Web site is at http://www.hyattclassic.com/.

Classic Residence by Hyatt is a privately held company and is independent from Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.