Director of Memory Care

Solera Senior Living; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate pay access

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑mа

Paid holidays and paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks and employee discount programs

Supportive, team-oriented workplace

Job summary

Solera Senior Living''s Trulee Evanston in Evanston, IL is seeking a Director of Memory Care who will oversee the dementia care program, lead the Memory Care team, and collaborate with families and physicians to ensure exceptional resident outcomes.

The role includes assessing residents, developing care plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and participating in growth initiatives while maintaining a compassionate, person-centered approach.

Qualifications

• College degree with dementia care coursework or 2+ years of management with persons with dementia (per Illinois regulations).
• Degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or gerontology preferred.
• Licensed nursing or healthcare professionals strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and evaluate the Memory Care program (Aspyre neighborhood) in compliance with federal, state, and Solera standards.
• Conduct pre-move-in and ongoing resident assessments; develop and monitor individualized care plans.
• Monitor changes in resident condition and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete all required data entry in resident care systems.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate Memory Care team members.
• Provide orientation and ongoing dementia‑specific training in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Ensure adequate staffing and coverage while adhering to budgets and policies.
• Coach team members to deliver compassionate, person‑centered care.
• Serve as primary resource for residents, families, and physicians.
• Lead service plan meetings and support ongoing family communication.
• Coordinate care services to ensure continuity and high standards of care.
• Support community inspections and ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and therapeutic environment tailored to residents with dementia.
• Participate in tours, marketing efforts, and referral development to support census growth.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a positive community image.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Dementia care

Staff training

Problem-solving

Education

College degree with dementia care coursework

Degree in social work / psychology / sociology / gerontology preferred

Licensed nursing or healthcare professional preferred

Tools

Office software

Electronic care documentation

Job description

Trulee Evanston | Evanston, IL

Love to make a difference in the lives of seniors?

At Solera Senior Living, we are guided by our Core Values—Compassion, Communication, Commitment, and Creativity in everything we do. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care and lifestyle for our residents while fostering a supportive, rewarding workplace for our team members. Trulee Evanston is seeking a Director of Memory Care who is passionate about dementia care, team leadership, and creating meaningful experiences for residents and families.

What Solera Offers You

• A growing company with opportunities for career advancement
• Immediate pay access — no more waiting for payday
• Tuition reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Comprehensive medical benefits with discounted gym memberships
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks and employee discount programs
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture

Position Summary

The Director of Memory Care oversees all aspects of the community’s Memory Care program, including resident assessments, care planning, programming, staffing, training, and family support. This role ensures residents living with dementia receive exceptional clinical and emotional care while leading, educating, and supporting the Memory Care team.

The Director of Memory Care serves as a key liaison among residents, families, physicians, hospitals, and community partners, including organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Resident Care

• Plan, develop, and evaluate the Memory Care program (Aspyre neighborhood) in compliance with federal, state, and Solera standards
• Conduct pre-move-in and ongoing resident assessments; develop and monitor individualized care plans
• Monitor changes in resident condition and coordinate appropriate interventions
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete all required data entry in resident care systems

Team Leadership & Development

• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate Memory Care team members
• Provide orientation and ongoing dementia‑specific training in accordance with state and federal requirements
• Ensure adequate staffing and coverage while adhering to budgets and policies
• Coach team members to deliver compassionate, person‑centered care

Family, Provider & Community Collaboration

• Serve as primary resource for residents, families, and physicians
• Lead service plan meetings and support ongoing family communication
• Coordinate care services to ensure continuity and high standards of care

Operations, Compliance & Growth

• Support community inspections and ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and therapeutic environment tailored to residents with dementia
• Participate in tours, marketing efforts, and referral development to support census growth
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a positive community image
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

• College degree with documented coursework in dementia care, or at least 2 years of management experience with persons with dementia (per Illinois regulations)
• Degree in a social service field such as social work, psychology, sociology, or gerontology preferred
• Licensed nursing or healthcare professionals strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with persons living with dementia
• Minimum 1 year of management or supervisory experience
• Experience in assisted living or a specialized memory care program strongly preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, coaching, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve, make sound decisions under pressure, and adapt to changing resident needs
• Proficiency with basic office software and electronic care documentation systems
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals living with dementia

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Completion of 6 hours of annual dementia care continuing education
• Ability to pass a state‑required criminal background check
• Current First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including mobility and occasional lifting

Solera Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.