Director of Assisted Living

Are you an experienced senior living leader who believes exceptional care starts with exceptional leadership?

Freedom Village of Bradenton, a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Assisted Living & Memory Care to lead our Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods.

This is an opportunity for a visible, hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams, developing employees, partnering with families, and creating an environment where residents feel safe, respected, valued, and truly at home.

What You'll Do

As the Director of Assisted Living & Memory Care, you will provide overall leadership and operational oversight for our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs. You will be responsible for ensuring outstanding resident experiences while maintaining high standards for safety, staffing, regulatory compliance, employee performance, and quality of care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the daily operations of Assisted Living and Memory Care.
• Maintain a strong, visible presence throughout the neighborhoods and build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and employees.
• Ensure resident care is individualized, compassionate, and consistent with each resident's needs, preferences, and service plan.
• Lead and develop a team of dedicated senior-living professionals.
• Recruit, train, coach, recognize, and retain high-performing employees.
• Establish clear expectations and promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Partner with nursing and other clinical team members regarding changes in resident condition, care concerns, incidents, and resident needs.
• Oversee Memory Care services and promote person-centered dementia care practices.
• Build positive relationships with residents and families and respond effectively to concerns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, licensing requirements, community policies, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely follow-up on incidents, care concerns, and other required documentation.
• Monitor staffing, labor, supplies, and departmental expenses.
• Participate in leadership, quality improvement, survey preparation, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Collaborate with Human Resources regarding employee relations, performance management, staffing, and employee development.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and other department leaders to support the overall success of the community.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a leader who is present, approachable, organized, accountable, and genuinely passionate about senior living.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous leadership experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, senior living, healthcare, or a related setting.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing employees.
• Strong knowledge of senior-living operations and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine commitment to resident dignity, safety, independence, and quality of life.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Gerontology, Nursing, Business Administration, or a related field 
• Previous experience as an Assisted Living Director, Memory Care Director, Resident Care Director, Executive Director, or similar leadership position.
• Experience working in a CCRC, Life Plan Community, or other continuing-care environment 
• Experience leading Memory Care services and supporting residents living with dementia. 
• Experience with regulatory surveys, compliance, quality assurance, and risk management. 

Candidates must meet all applicable Florida licensing and regulatory requirements for the position.

Why Join Freedom Village?

• At Freedom Village, you're not simply managing a department — you're helping shape the daily experience of the people who call our community home.
• You'll join a leadership team committed to providing an exceptional environment for residents while supporting employees in doing meaningful work.
• If you're ready to bring your leadership experience, energy, and passion for senior living to a community where your work matters, we'd love to hear from you.

We value and show apprecition to our employees through…

• Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.
• Extraordinary Reward Points, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.
• Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.
• Various Employee-led Committees because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.
• A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens.
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, (401)K Retirement
• Freedom Village Bradenton has partnered with Daily Pay to give our team members control over accessing their paycheck on their own schedule. Ask us about how this benefit supports your financial wellbeing today!

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Assisted Living or Memory Care leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply.

Salary starting at $115,000

Freedom Village of Bradenton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.