Memory Care Director
Job Description
Arbor Terrace Sudley Manor | Manassas, VA
Starting Salary: $80,000 per year
Are you passionate about creating meaningful experiences for seniors living with dementia? Are you a strong leader who understands that exceptional memory care is about more than meeting needs—it’s about honoring each resident as an individual?
Join The Arbor Company as the Memory Care Director at Arbor Terrace Sudley Manor in Manassas, Virginia. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee our Memory Care neighborhood and help create an environment where residents feel safe, connected, engaged, and truly at home.
About the RoleThe Memory Care Director leads the day-to-day operations and resident experience within the Memory Care neighborhood. This position is ideal for an experienced senior living professional who has a strong understanding of dementia care, enjoys developing teams, and is passionate about creating meaningful moments for residents and their families.
Working closely with the community’s clinical leadership team, the Memory Care Director is responsible for ensuring Arbor’s standards for care, programming, dining, team development, and the overall neighborhood environment are consistently met.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the daily operations and overall resident experience within the Memory Care neighborhood
Partner with clinical leadership to ensure residents receive compassionate, individualized care
Develop, implement, and oversee engaging programs designed specifically for residents living with dementia
Ensure the neighborhood's environment, routines, programming, and dining experience align with Arbor's Memory Care standards
Train, coach, mentor, and support team members in dementia care best practices
Build a strong, engaged team while supporting employee satisfaction and retention
Develop meaningful relationships with residents and their families
Maintain a strong focus on resident satisfaction, family communication, and exceptional customer service
Identify opportunities to continually improve the Memory Care experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals living with dementia
Previous leadership or management experience strongly preferred
LPN and/or Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) preferred
Strong knowledge of dementia care approaches and best practices
Excellent leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members
Passion for creating an engaging, supportive, and resident-centered Memory Care environment
Starting at $80,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
Love What You Do and Where You WorkAt The Arbor Company, we believe in serving from the heart. Work should be more than checking tasks off a list—it should be meaningful, fulfilling, and an opportunity to make a difference.
Make a Real Impact: Every smile, conversation, and moment of connection matters. You'll have the opportunity to positively impact residents and their families every day.
A Supportive Team: Join a collaborative culture built around respect, kindness, accountability, and supporting one another.
Grow With Us: We invest in our people through career development, leadership opportunities, and hands-on training.
Work That Delights: From special celebrations to meaningful everyday moments, we believe senior living should be filled with connection, purpose, and joy.
Benefits That Support You: Enjoy competitive compensation, health benefits, retirement plans, wellness resources, and opportunities for professional growth.
About The Arbor CompanyThe Arbor Company, based in Atlanta, Georgia, manages more than 40 senior living communities across multiple states and continues to grow. For more than 30 years, Arbor has built a national reputation for excellence in independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
Our culture is grounded in deep mutual respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to serving seniors and their families. We are looking for self-motivated, compassionate, and creative leaders who want to make a meaningful difference in senior living.
Join Arbor Terrace Sudley Manor and help us create a Memory Care neighborhood where residents are known, valued, engaged, and loved.
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