Job Description
Regional Legacy Builder (LALD) |
Senior Living Growth & Multi-Community Leadership Company:
Sunflower Communities Locations:
Waconia, Sartell, and Elmore, Minnesota Schedule:
Full-Time | Includes scheduled weekends, on-call responsibilities, and limited holidays Compensation:
$180,000 Annually + Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus How to Apply To stand out, email Tom Lecy at tom.lecy@hhcare.net with your resume, measurable leadership accomplishments, occupancy growth results, survey outcomes, retention metrics, and your vision for leading a growing senior living portfolio. Most Leaders In Senior Living Manage Buildings. Few Have The Opportunity To Build A Legacy. Sunflower Communities is entering one of the most exciting periods in our history. Today, our portfolio includes established communities in Waconia , Sartell , and Elmore . Tomorrow, that portfolio is expected to grow as we continue pursuing additional opportunities throughout Minnesota. We're looking for a leader who sees beyond staffing schedules, occupancy reports, and survey preparation. We're looking for someone who understands that great senior living organizations are built through great people, strong culture, operational discipline, and a long-term vision. This role is designed for a leader who wants to influence more than individual buildings. You'll have the opportunity to shape leadership teams, strengthen community performance, prepare for future growth, and help define what Sunflower Communities becomes over the next decade. If you're energized by growth, leadership development, accountability, and organizational impact, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for. What Makes This Opportunity Different Many regional leadership positions focus almost exclusively on maintaining operations. This role focuses on building . Building stronger leaders. Building stronger teams. Building stronger communities. Building a stronger organization. You'll play a key role in helping Sunflower Communities scale responsibly while preserving the culture, quality, and resident experience that have made our communities successful. You'll have a seat at the table when discussing future expansion, leadership development, operational strategy, and long-term organizational goals. Why Leaders Join Sunflower Communities $180,000 Annual Salary Performance-Based Bonus Opportunity Oversight of a growing multi-community portfolio. Opportunity to support future community openings and expansion initiatives. Direct partnership with ownership and executive leadership. Ability to influence organizational strategy and long-term growth. Significant autonomy and decision-making authority. Opportunity to mentor, coach, and develop future senior living leaders. Family-owned organization with an entrepreneurial mindset. Visible leadership role with meaningful influence across the company. What You'll Own Leadership oversight for communities in Waconia, Sartell, and Elmore . Future operational integration and support of additional communities as the organization expands. Executive Director Development and leadership coaching. Succession planning and Leadership Pipeline Creation . Occupancy Growth , census development, and community performance. Resident Satisfaction , family experience, and employee engagement. Financial performance, labor management, and operational efficiency. Regulatory Compliance , survey readiness, and risk mitigation. Quality assurance and consistency across all communities. Organizational culture and leadership accountability. What Success Looks Like Stable, engaged, and high-performing leadership teams. Strong survey outcomes and regulatory performance. Improved employee retention and reduced turnover. Consistent occupancy growth and stronger census performance. Reduced agency utilization and improved labor management. Enhanced resident and family satisfaction. Successful onboarding and stabilization of future communities. Development of leaders capable of supporting continued organizational growth. Consistent execution of operational standards across every location. What You'll Be Doing Travel regularly between Waconia , Sartell , and Elmore . Coach, mentor, and develop Executive Directors and department leaders. Conduct operational reviews, audits, and performance evaluations. Analyze KPIs related to occupancy, staffing, retention, financial performance, and quality outcomes. Partner with sales, clinical, dining, and operations leaders to drive community success. Lead strategic initiatives focused on Growth, Culture, and Expansion . Support future community launches, transitions, acquisitions, and development projects. Serve as a visible and engaged leadership presence throughout the portfolio. What We're Looking For Active Minnesota LALD License in Good Standing Proven success in Multi-Site Leadership within assisted living, memory care, or senior living environments. Strong understanding of Minnesota assisted living regulations and survey processes. Demonstrated results in occupancy growth, compliance, retention, and operational performance. Experience developing and coaching high-performing leadership teams. Strong financial acumen and operational decision-making abilities. Ability to lead through change, growth, and organizational expansion. Executive presence combined with a hands-on leadership style. Preferred Background Regional Administrator, Regional Director, Area Director, Executive Director, Vice President of Operations, or similar senior leadership experience. Experience with start-ups, turnarounds, acquisitions, or new community development. Strong background in Memory Care operations and dementia-focused programming. History of improving culture, accountability, and operational performance across multiple locations. About Sunflower Communities Sunflower Communities is a family-owned senior living organization committed to delivering exceptional assisted living and memory care services throughout Minnesota. Our growth has been fueled by strong leadership, meaningful relationships, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing the right thing for residents, families, and employees. As we continue expanding, we're looking for leaders who want more than operational responsibility. We're looking for leaders who want to help build the future. Join Our Team Five years from now, you'll either be maintaining someone else's vision or helping create one of your own. If you're looking for an opportunity to influence culture, develop leaders, support expansion, and leave a lasting mark on a growing senior living organization, we'd love to talk. Apply today by emailing Tom Lecy at tom.lecy@hhcare.net with your leadership accomplishments, measurable results, and vision for the future of senior living leadership. Pay:
From $180,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How to Apply Candidates are encouraged to email Tom Lecy at tom.lecy@hhcare.net with their resume, leadership credentials, and a brief overview of measurable outcomes they've driven in prior roles, along with their vision for advancing culture, compliance, and growth at Sunflower Communities. Work Location:
In person
