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Phoenix Senior Living

Senior housing operator with memory care

Executive Director

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Beaufort, SC, USA
In Person
Business & Strategy

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology, or another course of study related to service to the elderly is preferred.
  • Two to five years of prior General Manager or Administrator experience is preferred, or five to ten years of experience in senior living, hospitality, or skilled nursing, including five years at the management level.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • A valid license to operate an assisted living facility is required if mandated by the state where the community is located.
  • The associate must be able to stand or walk for two to four hours at a time and four to six hours total during an eight-hour workday.
  • The associate must be able to sit for two to four hours at a time and four to six hours total during an eight-hour workday.
  • The associate must be able to drive for 30 to 60 minutes, one to two times a week.
  • The associate must occasionally support or assist with up to 150 pounds and regularly support or assist with up to 50 pounds.
  • The associate must occasionally lift or carry up to 70 pounds and regularly lift or carry up to 40 pounds, to a height of three to four feet and a distance of 30 yards.
  • The associate must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
  • The associate must be able to bend, squat, kneel, and reach occasionally, and climb frequently.
Responsibilities
  • Adhere to and enforce OSHA regulations and safety procedures.
  • Practice safety procedures at all times, including use of personal protective equipment, fire extinguishers, material safety data sheets, safety data sheets, and lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Review incident reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
  • Maintain compliance with all laws and regulations governing assisted living facility operations.
  • Secure the community's license and post it in accordance with regulations.
  • Maintain compliance with fire drills and disaster plans.
  • Investigate, monitor, and review work-related injuries.
  • Review and interpret monthly financial reports and explain budget variances to management.
  • Share monthly financial results with department heads and counsel individual managers on department budget variances as needed.
  • Submit the proposed annual budget to management and the partnership.
  • Educate department heads to consistently meet budgetary guidelines and ensure all department heads meet budget guidelines.
  • Maximize opportunities to generate revenue and ancillary revenue.
  • Oversee payroll administration and accounts payable processing.
  • Research opportunities to maximize revenue.
  • Ensure accounts receivable are collected in a timely manner.
  • Initiate actions to keep operations within the established budget.
  • Generate leads and close sales.
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate a rent-up and occupancy strategy.
  • Represent the community in public settings, including presentations to large groups and meetings with community professionals and government leaders.
  • Position the community as a good neighbor by opening it for use by outside groups and organizations.
  • Assist the Community Engagement Director, focusing on medical, legal, financial, and business communities that may influence the senior market.
  • Ensure the community has an effective external business development strategy with clear accountability; articulate results and adjust the plan to maximize referral leads and move-ins.
  • Hold the Director of Community Relations and other community leaders accountable for predetermined quality visits and establishing appropriate referral sources that result in referral move-ins.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology, or another course of study related to service to the elderly is preferred.
  • Two to five years of prior General Manager or Administrator experience is preferred.

About the company

Phoenix Senior Living develops, owns, and operates senior housing communities in the Southeastern United States. Its portfolio includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care, and the company grows by developing, acquiring, and managing properties. Residents pay for housing and levels of care, and the company uses an entrepreneurial support model that lets each community run like its own small business, tailored to local markets. Technology such as PalCare nurse calls and Paylocity for HR helps deliver care and run operations more efficiently. Compared with competitors, Phoenix emphasizes personalized, resident-focused care, a sense of community, and brand experimentation (for example, The Hammocks, a blend of active adult and independent living) to meet local demand. Its goal is to expand its growing portfolio across multiple states while maintaining individualized care and community-focused services.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Roswell, Georgia

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Phoenix Senior Living added five communities between February and March 2026.
  • The company won Argentum’s 2025 Best of the Best Award for the Legacy Project.
  • Scott Lindsay joined in May 2026 to improve business optimization and compliance execution.

What critics are saying

  • Revelio Labs showed headcount at 531 in March 2026, down from 589 in 2023.
  • Managing 55 communities across 10 states strains standards, recruiting, and local accountability by 2026.
  • A severe safety or staffing lapse at one flagship could damage referrals and trigger contract losses.

What makes Phoenix Senior Living unique

  • Phoenix Senior Living ranked No. 44 nationally on Argentum’s 2026 provider list.
  • It runs 55 Southeast communities and adds management contracts quickly in 2026.
  • Its July 2026 AI fall-detection rollout and AI concierge signal unusual operational experimentation.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Stock Options
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • Professional Development Budget