
BROCKTON AND PLYMOUTH, MA… For the third consecutive year, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts, has been recognized as a “2025 Best Places to Work” honoree by Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing.
OCES was recognized as one of 38 honorees for the 2025 Best Places to Work in a well-attended ceremony on September 4, 2025, at Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod in Hyannis, MA. The award was presented to Anna M. Dee, Chief Operating Officer of OCES.
Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing’s 2025 Best Places to Work were voted based on criteria which included company culture, career advancement, staff appreciation, and giving back to the community. OCES’ emphasis on work/life balance, opportunities for advancement, and their Above & Beyond recognition program are among the many aspects that set the organization apart as an employer.
Founded in 1974, OCES has grown to 240 full-time employees and 30 part-time employees, as well as 21 members on their Board of Directors. The nonprofit’s leadership team includes Nicole Long, Chief Executive Officer; Anna Dee, Chief Operating Officer; Alisa DeLage, Chief Programs Officer; Yolanda America, Chief Finance Officer, and Rob Buckel-Gillis, Human Resources Director.
“OCES is incredibly honored to be named a Best Places to Work honoree for the third consecutive year,” said Anna M. Dee, COO of OCES. “Our staff has a common goal of providing the very best for the community.”
OCES aspires to be a culturally diverse and inclusive agency that removes barriers, creating equity for all by empowering individuals and communities to thrive, age in place, and reach their highest potential.
About 2025 Best Places to Work
For more information about Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing’s annual award event, the 2025 Best Places to Work Sponsored by Brabo, visit https://capeplymouthbusiness.com
About OCES
OCES is recognized as one of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work by Cape & Plymouth BusinessMarketing. OCES has been certified as a woman non-profit organization (W/NPO) by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). For more than 50 years, OCES has been a private, nonprofit organization with locations in Brockton and Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and proudly serves Plymouth County and surrounding communities.
Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit ocesma.org
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