Regional Memory Care Director

American House Senior Living Communities • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

American House Senior Living is seeking a Regional Memory Care Director to shape memory care strategy, develop high-performing teams, and improve the quality of life of residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This strategic, field-based leadership role supports multiple communities and reports to the Vice President of Life Enrichment and Cognitive Programming. The director collaborates with community and regional leaders to strengthen programs, develop talent, and deliver exceptional resident experiences.

The role leads regional memory care strategies and innovation, coaches and mentors Memory Care Directors, and guides communities in delivering person-centered activities and therapeutic programming. It also supports consistent standards, training, quality initiatives, staffing and budget considerations, dementia care education, and organizational initiatives. The position is based ideally in Southwest Florida (Tampa or Fort Myers) or Nashville, Tennessee, and requires travel throughout the assigned region up to 80% of the time, regular onsite visits, and occasional extended onsite assignments during leadership transitions.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in memory care, dementia care programming, therapeutic recreation, or senior living life enrichment 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 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; regular onsite visits are essential, and occasional extended onsite assignments may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Help shape and implement regional memory care strategies that improve resident engagement, quality of life, and person-centered care.
• Champion dementia care programming, cognitive enrichment activities, and meaningful resident experiences.
• Identify program improvement opportunities and share successful practices across communities.
• Partner with senior leadership on organizational initiatives and 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 activities and therapeutic programming.
• Support programming that promotes 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed