Executive Director

At Summit Place of Anderson, a Sonida Senior Living community, we believe great leadership creates great living. We're seeking a purpose-driven Executive Director to lead our team in Anderson, SC. Summit Place of Anderson is a Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care] serving approximately 89 residents.

As Executive Director, you'll own the overall success of the community — from resident experience and team leadership to financial performance and regulatory compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on leader who wants full ownership of a community's success.

If you're a purpose-driven leader who thrives on creating meaningful experiences for residents, families, and team members, we'd love to hear from you. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary and a quarterly performance-based incentive — apply today and find your joy.

Why Join the Sonida Family?

- The opportunity to lead a community and see the direct impact of your leadership every day

- Competitive salary plus a quarterly performance-based incentive

- A collaborative regional and corporate support structure invested in your success

- Career growth within a values-driven senior living organization

- A culture grounded in Sonida CARES — Communication, Accountability, Responsiveness, Empathy, and Service. It's not a poster on the wall; it's how we treat each other, our residents, and their families every day.

Job Responsibilities & Qualifications

Leadership & Operations

- Lead all aspects of community operations, ensuring quality, service, occupancy, and financial goals are met

- Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing community leadership team

- Ensure full regulatory compliance and adherence to company standards across all departments

- Set the tone for a culture of accountability, hospitality, and excellence

Resident Experience

- Ensure implementation of policies and procedures related to resident care, including timely, accurate assessments and service planning

- Oversee resident services, including coordination of independently contracted ancillary health care providers as requested by residents and families

- Support resident self-governance through the Resident Council and maintain communication with residents' designated agents

- Manage the community with a target of high customer satisfaction — promptly investigate complaints, report findings and recommendations, and ensure resolution

- Ensure compliance with all resident care regulations, including HIPAA, state regulations, and OSHA

- Maintain a professional demeanor with residents, families, referral sources, and the general public as a representative of the community and company

Sales & Community Growth

- Partner with the Director of Sales and sales team to develop and execute plans that meet occupancy targets

- Build and maintain a favorable public image through community involvement and external marketing efforts

- Monitor progress against sales/marketing goals and adjust plans as needed

- Train or support training on sales tours as needed

Financial & Business Performance

- Manage income and expenses against annual budget projections

- Maintain and review financial records per company policy

- Participate in annual budget development

- Ensure timely, consistent collection of resident invoices and accounts receivable

- Maintain familiarity with Medicaid waiver or other government payor program terms, where applicable

Qualifications

Required

- 3-5+ years of Executive Director or senior leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality

- State-required Administrator license/certification (where applicable), or ability to obtain

- Proven track record of achieving occupancy, financial, and quality outcomes

- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

- Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field

- Multi-department operational leadership experience

- Experience managing P&L for a senior living community

Benefits & Perks

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- 401(k) with employer match opportunities

- Paid time off and Holiday Pay

- Company-funded HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

- Free 24/7 telemedicine services

- Company-paid life insurance

- Short-term and long-term disability coverage options

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Paid Team Member and Resident referral programs

- Cutting-edge technology that supports your work and enhances resident care:

SafelyYou — AI video technology that detects and helps prevent falls

- Advanced EHR Technologies — automated care assessments that eliminate busy work so you can focus on care

- Sage — improves call light response time and the quality of service and care