We’re grateful to share that Tillery Compassionate Care has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare—for the fourth consecutive year.

May 11, 2026 

Tillery Compassionate Care has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available at ModernHealthcare.com/bestplaceslist. Modern Healthcare will publish a special supplement featuring a ranked list of all the winners with the October issue of MH magazine.   

“Healthcare is changing rapidly as new technologies are adopted on both the clinical and administrative sides,” said Mary Ellen Podmolik, editor-in-chief of Modern Healthcare. “Still, the most forward-looking companies understand that employees are the heart of their organizations. Creating the right culture, with the appropriate mix of financial rewards, training and career advancement opportunities — as embodied by our honorees of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare — will be imperative for long-term employee and employer success.”  

“Tillery Compassionate Care is built on compassion, dignity, and respect — not only for the patients and families we serve, but also for the remarkable people who make our mission possible,” said Tillery Compassionate Care CEO Lori Thayer, RHIA. “This recognition reflects the heart of our organization. When our team feels valued, supported, and empowered, the quality of care we deliver is strengthened in every way. I am incredibly proud of our staff and grateful for the culture we’ve created together. 

This award program identifies and recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide. Modern Healthcare partners with Workforce Research Group on the assessment process, which includes an extensive employee survey. 

Tillery Compassionate Care will find out their ranking on the Best Places list and be celebrated at the 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare Awards Gala taking place Sept. 16 in Houston. Information about the gala is available at ModernHealthcare.com/BestPlacesGala.  

For information or questions about the Best Places to Work in Healthcare awards program, please contact: mhawards@modernhealthcare.com 

About Modern Healthcare:  Modern Healthcare is the most trusted business news and information brand in the healthcare industry. Modern Healthcare empowers healthcare leaders and influencers to make timely and informed business decisions. To learn more or subscribe, go to www.modernhealthcare.com/subscriptions  

About Tillery Compassionate Care 

Hospice of Stanly County, Inc. dba Tillery Compassionate Care, a nonprofit organization, was founded through the grassroots efforts of people in the community and it continues to be governed locally by a board of directors.  Through the generosity of many, Tillery Compassionate Care has provided care to more than 8,400 seriously ill residents since 1981.  At Tillery Compassionate Care, we spark inspiration, hope, and peace enabling individuals with serious illness to embrace their spirit of life. More information about hospice, palliative care, bereavement, and advanced care planning is available from Tillery Compassionate Care by calling 704-983-4216 or visiting tillerycompassionatecare.org.