Senior Community Executive Director

Health Dimensions Group is seeking an Executive Director to oversee the leadership and operations of our managed Assisted Living/Memory Care senior living community in Ellendale, MN. We focus on making lives better through hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor.

About the role

Lead and inspire the day-to-day operations of a 33-bed community, ensuring high standards of resident care and service while driving financial and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for community operations, building strong relationships with residents, families, team members, and community partners.
• Lead, mentor, and support department leaders to foster accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Cultivate a culture centered on teamwork, transparency, and resident-focused service.
• Develop and manage operating budgets, monitor census trends, occupancy performance, and revenue goals.
• Drive admissions strategy and support census growth initiatives.
• Oversee labor management, expense control, and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations and licensing requirements.
• Ensure continuous survey readiness and lead Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Partner closely with clinical leadership to maintain high standards of resident care and safety.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, and professional development.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Monitor resident satisfaction and proactively address concerns to enhance community experience.
• Support sales and marketing initiatives to maintain strong occupancy.
• Develop relationships with local referral sources, healthcare partners, and community organizations.
• Evaluate market trends and identify opportunities for growth and increased community visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare, Gerontology, or related field (required).
• ALD license, or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Executive Director or Administrator in senior living or long-term care.
• Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, census growth, and operational oversight.
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations governing senior living communities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to drive operational performance while maintaining a resident-focused culture.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and KPI-related bonus opportunity (22% annual bonus based on Key Performance Indicators).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off & volunteer time off.
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Pet insurance & adoption assistance.