Regional Memory Care Director

American House Senior Living Communities•Nashville, TN

About The Position

American House Senior Living is seeking a Regional Memory Care Director to shape memory care strategy, develop leaders, and improve resident experiences across multiple senior living communities. This regional, field-based leadership role partners with community and regional leaders to strengthen dementia care programs, build staff capability, and support consistent standards and quality initiatives. The position reports to the Vice President of Life Enrichment and Cognitive Programming and is ideally based in Southwest Florida (Tampa or Fort Myers) or Nashville, Tennessee. The director leads and implements regional memory care strategies, champions innovative dementia care and cognitive enrichment programming, identifies opportunities for improvement, and shares effective practices across communities. The role also coaches and mentors Memory Care Directors, supports recruiting and leadership development, and provides onsite leadership during community transitions when needed. The director guides communities in delivering person-centered activities and therapeutic programming that support residents’ cognitive, social, emotional, and physical well-being. Responsibilities include strengthening family engagement and community partnerships, evaluating program effectiveness, advising on staffing, resources, and budgets, leading dementia care education and professional development, and reporting regional progress and recommendations to senior leadership. Travel throughout the assigned region is required, up to 80% of the time, with regular onsite visits and occasional extended onsite assignments.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in memory care, dementia care programming, therapeutic recreation, or senior living life enrichment is preferred.
Experience in multi-site or regional senior living operations.
Strong knowledge of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive impairment, and person-centered care practices.
Experience developing and implementing memory care programs and meaningful resident engagement activities.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence teams.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain required Dementia Practitioner Certification.
Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance required.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned region up to 80% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Activity Director Certification, a degree in Recreational Therapy, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
Supervisory experience.
Understanding of staffing, scheduling, and budget management.

Responsibilities

Help shape and implement regional memory care strategies that enhance resident engagement, quality of life, and person-centered care.
Champion innovative dementia care programming, cognitive enrichment activities, and meaningful resident experiences.
Identify opportunities to improve memory care programs and share successful practices across communities.
Partner with senior leadership to support organizational initiatives and advance American House memory care standards.
Coach, mentor, and develop Memory Care Directors across multiple senior living communities.
Partner with Executive Directors and regional leaders on recruiting, onboarding, training, and leadership development.
Build a collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and exceptional resident care.
Provide onsite leadership support during community transitions when needed.
Guide communities in delivering engaging, person-centered memory care activities and therapeutic programming.
Support programs designed to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical well-being.
Strengthen resident participation, family engagement, and community partnerships.
Support signature events and creative enrichment opportunities for residents.
Partner with community leadership to evaluate program effectiveness, identify opportunities, and improve performance.
Support consistent implementation of memory care standards, training, and quality initiatives.
Provide guidance on staffing, resource management, and budget considerations.
Lead dementia care education, professional development, and American House's Living Well is Being Well training.
Share regional progress, insights, and recommendations with senior leadership.
Travel throughout the assigned region, conduct regular onsite visits, and collaborate with community teams; occasional extended onsite assignments may be required during leadership transitions.