Memory Care Director | Build a Specialized Dementia Care Program

About the Role

As Memory Care Director, you'll provide leadership for our memory care neighborhood by combining operational excellence with a deep understanding of dementia care. Working alongside our Executive Director, Health & Wellness Director, and interdisciplinary leadership team, you'll help create an environment where residents thrive, families feel supported, caregivers grow professionally, and innovation is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing an exceptional memory care team
• Creating and maintaining a therapeutic, person-centered environment for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
• Developing individualized behavioral support strategies that improve resident quality of life
• Partnering with families through education, communication, and compassionate support
• Collaborating with nursing, physicians, therapists, hospice, pharmacy, and other healthcare partners
• Evaluating and continuously improving the neighborhood using evidence-based dementia care principles
• Ensuring compliance with community policies, Arizona regulations, and quality standards
• Coordinating staffing and daily operations to meet residents' needs
• Leading quality assurance and continuous performance improvement initiatives
• Helping create systems that elevate—not simply maintain—the memory care experience

What Success Looks Like

• Residents experience more moments of purpose, joy, comfort, and connection.
• Families feel informed, supported, and confident in the care their loved one receives.
• Caregivers become more skilled, confident, and engaged through coaching and education.
• Our memory care neighborhood continues to evolve through evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.
• The Groves becomes recognized as a community that sets a higher standard for dementia care.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum three years of leadership experience in memory care, assisted living, geriatric nursing, or a related senior living setting (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of dementia and person-centered care
• Current Arizona Driver License with an acceptable driving record
• Active Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to obtain and maintain:
  • Arizona Assisted Living Caregiver Certification
  • Arizona Memory Care Services Training Certificate
  • CPR and First Aid Certification

Preferred

• Experience leading a memory care neighborhood or dementia program
• Experience developing behavioral care plans and coaching care teams
• Specialized dementia certifications or training (CDP, Validation, Montessori, Positive Approach to Care, Teepa Snow, Eden Alternative, or similar)
• Experience implementing quality improvement initiatives and staff education programs

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-sponsored training and continuing education
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization
• The opportunity to help shape and grow an innovative dementia care program
• A collaborative leadership team that values new ideas, innovation, and continuous improvement