National Director of Memory Care

Cogir Management, USA•Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

The National Director of Memory Care leads and oversees memory care operations across Cogir Senior Living communities. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Care and Compliance, this role promotes high-quality, resident-centered care through strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. The director champions innovative memory care strategies guided by the organization's pillars of Excellence, Human Focus, and Creativity. The role oversees Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives, dementia-specific training, and onboarding for memory care positions. It also serves as a resource to regional and community-based leaders by providing guidance, education, and support to strengthen clinical and operational performance. The position requires travel to Cogir communities across 11 states, up to 70% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, or a health-related field.
At least five years of progressive leadership experience in memory care, assisted living, or another healthcare-related setting.
Previous multi-site or regional experience.
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations governing memory care services.
Proven experience developing and executing dementia care programs, quality assurance initiatives, and compliance initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor multi-site memory care teams.
Strong background in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and performance measurement.
Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel to Cogir communities across 11 states up to 70% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in healthcare administration, gerontology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure high-quality memory care across all communities.
Oversee Regional Directors of Memory Care and ensure alignment with corporate initiatives and best practices.
Collaborate with executive and operational leadership to advance memory care priorities, improve resident outcomes, and enhance service delivery.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing memory care services.
Partner with regulatory agencies, legal teams, and community leaders to address compliance concerns proactively.
Develop and maintain audit, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms to mitigate risk.
Provide regional and community-based teams with compliance and risk management guidance and training.
Develop and oversee a comprehensive dementia training program for memory care team members.
Ensure consistent implementation of dementia-care best practices, behavioral interventions, and communication strategies.
Provide education and resources to improve memory care associates' knowledge and competency.
Guide communities in evidence-based behavioral interventions for residents with cognitive impairment.
Analyze incident data and trends to develop strategies to reduce behavioral incidents and support resident well-being.
Support community teams with resident engagement and meaningful activity programming.
Coordinate onboarding programs for memory care leadership positions, including orientation and training for new hires.
Partner with training teams to develop specialized memory care education programs and competency assessments.
Support ongoing professional development for memory care leaders.
Work with operations, sales, and accounting teams to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Liaise with the organization, ownership groups, and external stakeholders to align on memory care goals.
Engage with healthcare partners, industry groups, and professional organizations to stay informed about best practices and emerging trends.