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.

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