What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assisted Living Director position at Legacy House of Southern Hills?
Are you an experienced senior living leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional resident care while building and developing high-performing teams?
Legacy House of Southern Hills, a premier assisted living community managed by Western States Lodging & Management, is seeking a dynamic Assisted Living Director to serve as the second-in-command to the Executive Director. This highly visible leadership role is ideal for an experienced healthcare professional who is ready to influence community operations, lead a dedicated care team, and help shape the overall success of the community.
If you are motivated by developing people, elevating quality of care, and creating an exceptional experience for residents and families, we'd love to hear from you.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting Salary: From $65,000 annually, based on experience
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid Time Off
- Hotel travel discounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Career advancement within a growing senior living organization
About Legacy House of Southern Hills
Legacy House of Southern Hills is committed to helping seniors live as independently as possible while receiving compassionate, personalized care. Every decision we make is guided by our "Personal Touch Culture," ensuring residents and their families experience dignity, respect, and genuine relationships.
As part of Western States Lodging & Management, you'll join an organization recognized for developing leaders, investing in employees, and building communities where residents and team members thrive.
Our core values guide everything we do:
- Be Loving
- Choose Wisely
- Perform Together
- Act Boldly
- Express Gratitude
- Mind the Store
Position Summary
As the second-in-command to the Executive Director, the Assisted Living Director is a key member of the community's leadership team and plays an integral role in the day-to-day success of the community. This leader oversees all Assisted Living operations while partnering closely with the Executive Director to drive resident satisfaction, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and team engagement.
This position serves as a trusted leadership partner, helping execute the community's vision, mentoring department leaders, solving operational challenges, and ensuring exceptional care is delivered every day. It is an outstanding opportunity for someone preparing to advance into an Executive Director role in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Executive Director's primary leadership partner for Assisted Living operations
- Lead, mentor, and develop Caregivers and Medication Technicians
- Recruit, onboard, coach, and retain exceptional team members
- Ensure resident assessments, service plans, and care documentation meet quality and regulatory standards
- Promote resident safety, dignity, and exceptional quality of care
- Build trusted relationships with residents, families, physicians, and healthcare providers
- Monitor staffing, scheduling, department performance, and operational outcomes
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Assist the Executive Director with community leadership initiatives and operational priorities
- Help drive occupancy through exceptional resident and family satisfaction
Qualifications
We're seeking an experienced senior living leader with a proven ability to inspire teams and achieve outstanding results.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Leadership experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Senior Living
- Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing healthcare teams
- Strong knowledge of resident assessments, care planning, and state regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Passion for serving older adults while promoting independence and dignity
- Nevada Medication Technician certification preferred
Schedule
- Full-time
- Primarily Monday-Friday
- Occasional evenings, weekends, and leadership on-call responsibilities as needed
Why Join Legacy House of Southern Hills?
This is more than a department leadership role-it's an opportunity to become a key operational leader within the community. You'll work alongside the Executive Director, influence strategic decisions, mentor future leaders, and make a lasting impact on residents, families, and team members every day.
If you're an experienced Assisted Living leader ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply today.
Join Legacy House of Southern Hills and help lead a community where compassionate care and exceptional leadership go hand in hand.