Assisted Living​/Memory Director

The Legacy Senior Communities The Legacy Midtown Park, Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Full-time

Specialty

Geriatric

Work Arrangement

On-site

Experience

Salary not listed

Posted:
September 9, 2026

The Assisted Living Director is responsible for the provision, supervision and coordination of all services for the Assisted Living department while upholding the highest standards of care. The A.L. Director will promote the philosophy, policies, and protocols of the community, in accordance with state standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all resident rights and responsibilities are protected and enforced
• Ensures compliance with all state rules and regulations of Assisted Living
• Conducts admission process, interviewing and assessing prospective residents
• Completes initial assessments and writes resident service plans, updating minimally annually
• Assesses ongoing changes in Level of Care to ensure residents are in appropriate care level
• Performs quarterly chart audits and addresses concerns; maintains all required records
• Coordinates and facilitates ongoing care assessment meetings
• Responsible for transfer/discharge process, working with families for smooth transitions
• Develops and implements systems to ensure highest level of care meeting or exceeding state regulations
• Participates in departmental operating budget and financial meetings
• Ensures family members and departments are kept apprised of resident needs and AL changes
• Responds to concerns of residents and family members
• Interfaces with public, building community partnerships
• Works closely with Volunteer Coordinator
• Works with marketing to maintain occupancy goals
• Coordinates with transportation, dining, maintenance, lifestyles, and housekeeping departments
• Participates in Resident Council

Resident Council

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Participates in administrative duties: payroll, staffing, hiring, orientation, training, in-services, evaluations, disciplinary processes
• Creates and maintains positive environment encouraging team growth, involvement, creativity, problem-solving
• Participates as part of Management Team and Manager on Duty rotation

Oversee all Assisted Living/Memory Support services. Conduct admissions and assessments. Manage resident care plans and level-of-care assessments. Perform quarterly chart audits. Coordinate care assessment meetings and resident transfers. Ensure compliance with state regulations. Supervise AL/Memory Support staff including hiring, training, evaluations, and disciplinary processes. Manage departmental budget. Maintain family communication. Participate in management team and on-duty rotation. Build community partnerships. Work with marketing, volunteer coordinator, and support departments.

Licensed Nurse in the state of Texas (REQUIRED). Assisted Living Certification per state regulations or ability to obtain within 6 months (REQUIRED). Minimum 2 years of experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care facility (REQUIRED). Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience (REQUIRED). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Exceptional customer service skills. Knowledge of federal and state employment laws. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and follow-through abilities. Effective interviewing and conflict resolution skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and basic software.

The Legacy Senior Communities has been serving seniors and families since 1953, providing compassionate care and community living in a supportive environment.