(LA VERNE, Calif.) — NEWS: Hillcrest, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in La Verne, has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Hillcrest was recognized for fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported and connected to the community’s nonprofit mission. The organization employs 270 team members who support residents across independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. “We are honored to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles,” said Dr. Debra Manuel-Smith, Hillcrest’s head of human resources. The annual awards program recognizes Los Angeles County employers with exceptional workplace cultures.