Executive Director - Assisted Living and Memory Care

The Lodge at Natchez Trace – Nashville, TN
Full-Time | Assisted Living & Memory Care Leadership

Lead with purpose. Inspire with heart. Deliver with excellence.

At The Lodge at Natchez Trace, we provide a warm, lodge-style environment that feels like home while offering exceptional care and support to our residents. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Executive Director to lead our community, ensuring operational excellence, a positive work culture, and an unmatched resident experience.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on building strong teams, leading with integrity, and elevating the standard of senior living care.

• Lead all aspects of community operations with a focus on quality, compliance, and resident satisfaction.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop department directors and staff to achieve excellence in care and service delivery.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to create and execute operational and clinical goals that align with company standards.

• Drive census growth through community engagement, referral development, and strategic marketing initiatives.

• Partner with the Community Relations Director to promote The Lodge within the local community through outreach and events.

• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure fiscal responsibility.

• Ensure all care and service delivery complies with federal, state, and company regulations.

• Foster a supportive, collaborative workplace that values communication, respect, and teamwork.

• Identify opportunities for improvement through quality audits, feedback, and performance metrics.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field (or equivalent leadership experience).

• Minimum 8–10 years of senior living, healthcare, or hospitality leadership experience, including 5 years in an executive or administrative role.

• Current state certification or license to manage a senior living community.

• First Aid Certification and required background clearances.

• Proven success leading teams, managing budgets, and achieving operational goals.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable — with a true commitment to resident-centered care.

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support community operations.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with employer match

• Paid Time Off 

• Full tuition reimbursement for continued education

• Supportive, mission-driven leadership team

• A beautiful lodge-style community nestled near Nashville’s scenic countryside

• A culture that celebrates teamwork, integrity, and compassion

If you’re a strategic and compassionate leader ready to make an impact in the lives of residents, families, and staff, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the next chapter at The Lodge at Natchez Trace.