www.sunflowercommunities.org To Stand Out Email Tom Lecy at tom.lecy@hhcare.net with your resume and a brief overview of your LALD leadership experience , including measurable examples of how you've improved employee retention, resident satisfaction, survey outcomes, occupancy, culture, or operational performance. Great Communities Are Built by Great Leaders The best senior living communities don't simply operate efficiently. They create an environment where employees love coming to work, families have complete confidence in the care being provided, and residents genuinely feel at home. That kind of culture doesn't happen by chance. It starts with leadership. At Sunflower Communities , we're searching for a Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) who enjoys building high-performing teams, developing future leaders, strengthening culture, and creating an exceptional experience for everyone who walks through the doors. If you're the type of leader who believes employee engagement drives resident satisfaction , we'd love to meet you. Why Leaders Choose Sunflower Communities $120,000-$150,000 annual compensation Lead an established Assisted Living & Memory Care community Join a family-owned organization where leadership is accessible, collaborative, and supportive Significant autonomy to improve operations, culture, and resident experience Opportunity to directly influence employee retention, occupancy growth, clinical quality, and operational excellence Work alongside owners and executive leadership who value innovation and new ideas Highly visible leadership role where your impact is recognized every day Stable, growing Minnesota organization with long-term career advancement opportunities What You'll Own As the Housing Director, you'll serve as the operational and cultural leader for the community while helping create an environment where both residents and employees thrive. Lead Community Operations Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Assisted Living and Memory Care community Ensure exceptional resident care while maintaining high operational standards Monitor quality indicators and implement continuous improvement initiatives Oversee budgets, labor management, operational efficiency, and resource allocation Build High-Performing Teams Recruit, onboard, coach, mentor, and develop department leaders and frontline employees Foster a culture centered around accountability, teamwork, compassion, and service excellence Improve employee engagement, retention, and staffing stability Conduct performance coaching and leadership development conversations Create an Exceptional Resident Experience Partner with prospective residents and families throughout the move-in process Build trusted relationships with residents, families, physicians, referral partners, and community stakeholders Resolve concerns professionally while maintaining exceptional customer service Ensure residents feel respected, valued, and genuinely at home Drive Operational Excellence Maintain continuous survey readiness and regulatory compliance Oversee 6790 completion, service planning alignment, reimbursement oversight, and risk management Monitor operational metrics, incident reports, resident feedback, and staffing trends Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and overall community performance What Success Looks Like Employees stay because they feel supported, appreciated, and connected to the mission Residents and families consistently recommend the community to others Occupancy grows because of the community's reputation and resident experience New employees become long-term contributors through effective onboarding and coaching Survey readiness becomes part of the daily culture—not something addressed only before inspections Leaders throughout the building understand expectations and take ownership of results The community operates efficiently while never losing sight of compassionate, relationship-driven care What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications Active Minnesota Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) license Leadership experience within Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, or Senior Living Operations Demonstrated success improving employee retention, resident satisfaction, occupancy, and operational performance Strong understanding of Minnesota Assisted Living regulations, compliance, and survey readiness Financial management experience including budgeting, labor management, and operational oversight Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills Highly organized with strong decision-making abilities and a proactive leadership style Lead a Community That People Are Proud to Call Home The strongest Housing Directors don't simply oversee operations. They inspire employees. They earn the trust of families. They build cultures where residents flourish and teams take pride in the work they do every day. If you're ready to lead with purpose, build something meaningful, and leave a lasting impact on an exceptional senior living community, we'd love to connect.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): To stand out, email Tom Lecy at tom.lecy@hhcare.net with your LALD background and specific examples of how you've improved employee retention, resident satisfaction, survey outcomes, occupancy, or overall community performance.
