Executive Director

LCS company; Hendersonville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

Clarendale at Indian Lake in Hendersonville, TN, is seeking an Executive Director to lead the community, drive operational excellence, and create exceptional experiences for residents and families. The role requires visionary leadership, financial stewardship, and strong people management to foster a compassionate, collaborative culture.

Join a team dedicated to service and growth, with opportunities to influence quality of care and the local community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, hospitality, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience within senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or a related service industry.
• Provide experience leading large teams and managing multi-department operations.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget, forecasting, and operational planning.
• Exceptional communication, relationship building, and leadership skills.
• Passion for serving older adults and creating exceptional resident experiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, coach, and develop department leaders and team members to achieve individual and organizational success
• Ensure exceptional resident care, hospitality, and satisfaction through quality programs and services
• Drive occupancy and financial performance through strategic planning and partnership with sales and marketing teams
• Develop and manage operating budgets while ensuring fiscal responsibility
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, employees, healthcare partners, and the local community
• Partner with regional leadership to execute organizational goals and long-term strategic initiatives

Skills

Leadership experience

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Relationship building

People management

Passion for seniors care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, hospitality, or related field

Job description

Lead with purpose. Inspire a team. Make a lasting impact.

LCS is hiring for an Executive Director to oversee the overall operations a Clarendale at Indian Lake located in Hendersonville, TN. This community offers 115 independent living units, 38 assisted living, and 38 memory care units. At Clarendale at Indian Lake, you will have an opportunity to join a collaborative, energetic team dedicated to delivering outstanding experiences for residents and their families while fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, and excellence.

The Executive Director serves as the overall leader of the community, responsible for operational excellence, financial performance, resident satisfaction, employee engagement, and strategic growth. This role provides visionary leadership while creating exceptional experience for residents, families, and team members.

Experience is Everything.

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

What You’ll Do:

• Inspire, coach, and develop department leaders and team members to achieve individual and organizational success
• Ensure exceptional resident care, hospitality, and satisfaction through quality programs and services
• Drive occupancy and financial performance through strategic planning and partnership with sales and marketing teams
• Develop and manage operating budgets while ensuring fiscal responsibility
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, employees, healthcare partners, and the local community
• Partner with regional leadership to execute organizational goals and long-term strategic initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, hospitality, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience within senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or a related service industry
• Provide experience leading large teams and managing multi-department operations
• Strong financial acumen, including budget, forecasting, and operational planning
• Exceptional communication, relationship building, and leadership skills
• Passion for serving older adults and creating exceptional resident experiences

Why Join Us?

Industry Leader.

Inclusive & collaborative culture.

Top Workplace USA.

Charity and community involvement.

Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.

Our Commitment

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com

Additional Information

Travel frequency 0-10%

The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Info

• Job Identification 38728
• Job Category Healthcare
• Posting Date 08/05/2026, 05:36 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US