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HarborChase

Upscale senior living with memory care

Executive Director

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Madison, CT, USA
In Person
Business & Strategy

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • Current ECC and/or CORE Training certification, and/or Community Residential Care Facility Administration certification, is required as applicable.
  • At least two years of experience in supervision and management is required.
  • One to two years of experience is required; the posting does not specify the area.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and Outlook is required.
  • Mid-level typing skills are required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts is required.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages, and to manage revenue and expense budgets, is required.
  • Knowledge of current federal and state laws pertaining to independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing communities, respectively, is required.
  • Ability to make independent decisions is required.
  • A passion for working with and around senior citizens is required.
  • The position requires the ability to work safely and alertly, take ownership of associate and resident safety, disclose medications that might impair safe or competent job performance, and protect resident information confidentially.
  • In Florida companies, a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the assisted living, independent living, memory care community and/or skilled nursing facility, ensuring high-quality resident care within budgetary guidelines and compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
  • Lead the community by example and demonstrate the company’s core values through servant leadership.
  • Develop and implement resident-relations programs and solicit feedback from residents, families, and others to maintain or improve hospitality and services.
  • Build effective relationships with department heads to ensure high-quality resident care and interdepartmental cooperation.
  • Oversee and monitor nursing services, when applicable, and monitor resident care daily through rounds and quality-assurance programs across departments.
  • Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies and stay informed about changes in federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Oversee community facility management and direct safety and loss-prevention programs, monitoring compliance and taking corrective action as needed.
  • Contact residents’ families when service changes are needed and lead or participate in conferences to review those changes.
  • Ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.
  • Assist in developing the residence budget and plan and develop the operating budget in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Monitor department performance and the community profit-and-loss status, taking corrective action as needed, and attend scheduled monthly profit-and-loss teleconferences.
  • Train community management in cost-control techniques, direct and monitor inventory-control systems, and manage contracted services.
  • Maintain a high level of occupancy.
  • Oversee recruitment, selection, retention, and termination of community associates.
  • Ensure effective orientation and training for associates’ job-specific duties.
  • Supervise and evaluate community managers through ongoing coaching and timely feedback.
  • Ensure associates meet company standards for appearance, sanitation, and health.
  • Establish associate-relations and recognition programs and practices.
  • Oversee and manage community compensation, recommending wage increases and adjustments when needed.
  • Provide an open door for associates and address concerns and grievances in a timely manner according to company standards.
  • Ensure appropriate handling of associate on-the-job injuries.
  • Lead residence marketing, including developing relationships with local referral sources, and represent the residence to the community, families, and visitors.
  • Encourage teamwork and promote company philosophy.
  • Participate in life-enrichment activities when able.
  • Report missing persons using the Safe Return program or an equivalent, and follow fire-evacuation steps.
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for community residents.
  • Perform required duties promptly and on a regular, predictable basis.

About the company

HarborChase runs upscale senior living communities in the U.S. offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The Cove memory care program provides secure, personalized care plans for residents with dementia. Residents pay monthly fees based on care level and apartment style, with services like 24/7 staff, medication management, housekeeping, transportation, and chef-prepared dining in resort-style settings. The company is owned by Harbor Retirement Associates and partners with real estate investors to develop and operate these communities, focusing on hospitality-driven care at a scalable, for-profit platform.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vero Beach, Florida

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • HRA hired David A. Berrien on July 9, 2026 to accelerate acquisitions.
  • Beachwalk began construction March 3, 2026, adding 172 apartments across three care levels.
  • HRA piloted food-as-medicine memory care in Florida on July 13, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • A 2025 whistleblower suit alleges inflated occupancy reporting and delayed resident refunds.
  • HarborChase of Daytona Beach received 2026 survey deficiencies after complaint and relicensure inspections.
  • If reputational damage spreads, high-end pricing collapses first, then developers and referral partners retreat.

What makes HarborChase unique

  • HarborChase blends resort-style senior living with chef-driven dining and hospitality branding.
  • The Cove memory-care neighborhood targets Alzheimer’s residents with specialized programming and secure environments.
  • HRA is restarting development, including HarborChase Beachwalk and new acquisition leadership in 2026.

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