National Director of Memory Care

Cogir Senior Living•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 ensures high-quality resident care through quality assurance programs, regulatory compliance, and strategic leadership. The director advances resident-centered and innovative care strategies, drives continuous improvement, and supports memory care teams in achieving strong resident outcomes. The role leads Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, dementia-specific training, and onboarding for memory care positions. It serves as a resource for regional and community-based leaders by providing guidance, training, and support. 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, 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.
Guide and train regional and community-based teams on compliance and risk management protocols.
Develop and oversee a comprehensive dementia training program for memory care team members.
Ensure consistent implementation of best practices in dementia care, behavioral interventions, and communication strategies.
Provide education and resources to improve memory care associates’ knowledge and competency.
Guide communities in implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions for residents with cognitive impairment.
Analyze incident data and trends to develop strategies to reduce behavioral incidents and enhance resident well-being.
Support community teams with resident engagement and meaningful activity programming.
Coordinate onboarding for memory care leadership positions, including comprehensive orientation and training.
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.
Serve as a liaison among the organization, ownership groups, and external stakeholders to align with memory care goals.
Engage with healthcare partners, industry groups, and professional organizations to stay current with memory care best practices and emerging trends.