Memory Care Program Director Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

We're looking for someone who believes memory care can be better than most people think it can be.

At The Groves Senior Living, our memory care neighborhood is already a place where residents are well cared for, families are supported, and our team is deeply committed. But we believe good care is only the beginning.

We're investing in dedicated leadership to help us build a truly specialized dementia care program—one grounded in evidence-based practices, exceptional caregiver education, meaningful engagement, individualized behavioral support, and an environment thoughtfully designed around the unique needs of people living with dementia.

We're not hiring someone to maintain what already exists. We're looking for someone who is excited to help build what comes next.

If you're passionate about dementia care, enjoy developing people, believe excellence is never finished, and are energized by the opportunity to create something exceptional, we'd love to meet you.

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families, and our employees."
— Evrett Benton, Founder

The Groves Senior Living is one of Stellar Senior Living's premier assisted living and memory care communities, located in beautiful Goodyear, Arizona.

Stellar Senior Living is one of the fastest-growing senior living organizations in the western United States. We believe our greatest asset is our people, and we are committed to creating exceptional experiences for our residents, their families, and our employees through our core values of Integrity, Service, Inspiration, and Joy.

As Memory Care Director, you'll provide leadership for our memory care neighborhood by combining operational excellence with a deep understanding of dementia care.

Working alongside our Executive Director, Health & Wellness Director, and interdisciplinary leadership team, you'll help create an environment where residents thrive, families feel supported, caregivers grow professionally, and innovation is encouraged.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing an exceptional memory care team
• Creating and maintaining a therapeutic, person-centered environment for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
• Developing individualized behavioral support strategies that improve resident quality of life
• Partnering with families through education, communication, and compassionate support
• Collaborating with nursing, physicians, therapists, hospice, pharmacy, and other healthcare partners
• Evaluating and continuously improving the neighborhood using evidence-based dementia care principles
• Ensuring compliance with community policies, Arizona regulations, and quality standards
• Coordinating staffing and daily operations to meet residents' needs
• Leading quality assurance and continuous performance improvement initiatives
• Helping create systems that elevate—not simply maintain—the memory care experience

In this role, success means:

• Residents experience more moments of purpose, joy, comfort, and connection.
• Families feel informed, supported, and confident in the care their loved one receives.
• Caregivers become more skilled, confident, and engaged through coaching and education.
• Our memory care neighborhood continues to evolve through evidence-based practices and continuous improvement.
• The Groves becomes recognized as a community that sets a higher standard for dementia care.

You might be the right fit if you:

• Have a genuine passion for serving people living with dementia.
• Lead with humility, compassion, and accountability.
• Enjoy mentoring, coaching, and developing caregivers.
• Understand that behaviors are communication—not simply problems to solve.
• Are naturally curious and committed to lifelong learning.
• Think creatively and embrace continuous improvement.
• Build trusting relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• Want to help create one of Arizona's most specialized dementia care programs.

• Minimum three years of leadership experience in memory care, assisted living, geriatric nursing, or a related senior living setting (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of dementia and person-centered care
• Current Arizona Driver License with an acceptable driving record
• Active Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to obtain and maintain:
  • Arizona Assisted Living Caregiver Certification
  • Arizona Memory Care Services Training Certificate
  • CPR and First Aid Certification

• Experience leading a memory care neighborhood or dementia program
• Experience developing behavioral care plans and coaching care teams
• Specialized dementia certifications or training (CDP, Validation, Montessori, Positive Approach to Care, Teepa Snow, Eden Alternative, or similar)
• Experience implementing quality improvement initiatives and staff education programs

Please include a cover letter telling us what inspires your passion for dementia care and how your experience has prepared you to lead a specialized memory care program.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-sponsored training and continuing education
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization
• The opportunity to help shape and grow an innovative dementia care program
• A collaborative leadership team that values new ideas, innovation, and continuous improvement

The Groves Senior Living and Stellar Senior Living are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

As part of Stellar Senior Living's continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for residents, families, employees, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages employees to receive CDC-recommended COVID-19 vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.