Director of Memory Care

Director of Memory Care Keepsake Gardens at Sundale Senior Living | The Woodlands, TX $62,000-$80,000 per year | Full-Time Lead with Purpose. Inspire Your Team. Change Lives Every Day. Sundale Senior Living is seeking an experienced Director of Memory Care to lead Keepsake Gardens, our secure 34-resident Memory Care community in The Woodlands, Texas. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who is passionate about serving individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. As the Director of Memory Care, you will lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 20-30 caregivers and Life Enrichment professionals, creating an environment where residents receive exceptional person-centered care and employees are engaged, supported, and empowered to succeed. Unlike many leadership positions, you'll spend approximately 80% of your time on the floor, working alongside caregivers, engaging with residents, mentoring your team, and partnering with families. The remaining time is focused on staffing, scheduling, budgeting, compliance, and departmental leadership. If you're an experienced Memory Care leader who enjoys building great teams while improving the lives of seniors, we'd love to meet you. Why Join Sundale Senior Living? At Sundale, we believe exceptional Memory Care begins with exceptional leadership. We empower our leaders to make decisions, develop their teams, and create meaningful experiences for residents every day. What You'll Love About This Role Lead a dedicated team of approximately 20-30 caregivers and Life Enrichment professionals Make a lasting impact in a close-knit 34-resident Memory Care community Spend the majority of your day with residents and your team—not behind a desk Collaborate with a supportive Executive Director and leadership team Help shape programming, team culture, and resident outcomes Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits What You'll Do Lead & Develop Your Team Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and develop a high-performing team of caregivers and Life Enrichment professionals. Foster a culture of servant leadership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and employee development conversations. Build employee engagement while maintaining appropriate staffing levels and managing labor costs. Deliver Exceptional Resident Care Build meaningful relationships with residents through daily interaction. Lead a seven-day Memory Care engagement program that promotes dignity, purpose, and quality of life. Support person-centered dementia care using evidence-based best practices. Conduct cognitive and psychosocial assessments. Participate in resident care conferences and individualized service planning. Partner with nursing leadership to ensure outstanding resident outcomes. Build Strong Family Relationships Develop trusted relationships with residents' families. Communicate resident updates with empathy, professionalism, and transparency. Resolve concerns promptly while delivering an exceptional family experience. Support Memory Care tours and new resident transitions. Oversee Department Operations Manage the daily operations of the Memory Care neighborhood. Ensure compliance with Texas Assisted Living regulations and company policies. Maintain survey readiness and quality standards. Oversee staffing, scheduling, payroll, departmental budgets, and documentation. Maintain infection prevention, resident safety, and emergency preparedness programs. Participate in the Manager-on-Duty rotation. Support occupancy and community outreach initiatives. What We're Looking For Education Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work, Gerontology, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related healthcare field preferred. Preferred Certifications Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Certified Montessori Dementia Professional (CMDP) Other dementia-related certifications are welcomed. Ideal Candidate Experience Five or more years of progressive experience in Memory Care or dementia care, providing your exceptional care to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Five or more years of leadership experience leading, coaching, and developing teams in a Memory Care, Assisted Living, Senior Living, or Long-Term Care environment. Experience supervising approximately 20-30 caregivers and Life Enrichment professionals. Demonstrated success recruiting, developing, and retaining outstanding employees. Experience managing staffing, scheduling, budgets, payroll, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and daily department operations. Knowledge & Skills Strong knowledge of Alzheimer's disease, dementia care, and person-centered care practices. Experience with Montessori-Based Dementia Programming, Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care®, or similar dementia care models preferred. Working knowledge of Texas Assisted Living regulations and survey readiness. Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills. Ability to build trusted partnerships with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams. Technology Experience with August Health, Homebase, LifeLoop, QuickBooks, Expensify, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar software is preferred. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary of $62,000-$80,000, based on experience and qualifications Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off beginning on your first day Paid Holidays Bereavement Leave Professional development and continuing education Career growth opportunities Supportive leadership team Apply Today If you're an experienced Director of Memory Care, Memory Care Manager, Dementia Care Leader, Assisted Living Director, Resident Care Director, or Senior Living leader who is passionate about developing people and delivering exceptional dementia care, we encourage you to apply. Join Sundale Senior Living and help create a community where residents experience dignity, purpose, connection, and joy, where caregivers are inspired to do their best work every day. Sundale Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.