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About LakeHouse Senior Living
LakeHouse Senior Living operates care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across five states, serving approximately thousands of residents and families. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, LakeHouse fosters a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose where residents feel at home and Team Members feel inspired to learn, grow, and lead.
As part of one of the largest senior living families in the United States, LakeHouse communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2027. LakeHouse is a place where purpose thrives, culture unites us, and opportunity is always present. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.
Discover Your Purpose with Us at Campbell Place!
As Executive Director, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.
Your Role:
As the Executive Director, your role includes providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure exceptional service, financial performance, and a vibrant community culture. You will represent the community externally, foster collaboration internally, and lead by example through clear communication, accountability, and compassionate leadership.
Position Highlights:
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Traditional leadership workweek with flexibility required based on business and operational needs that includes Manager on Duty hours as well as on call for emergency situations
Location: Bellefontaine, OH
Rate of Pay: $80,000-$90,000 + 20% Annual Performance Target Bonus
Travel: Limited for a regional meeting or training
Why You'll Love This Community:
Welcome to Campbell Place, offering Assisted Living in a warm, home-like setting where support feels natural and the day moves at a comfortable pace. Share three chef-prepared meals in the dining room, enjoy fresh air in the courtyard, or settle into the library for a quiet chapter and a little time to yourself.
Choose from suite and one-bedroom apartment options with kitchenettes, welcoming natural light, and practical storage. With high-speed WiFi for video calls, inviting lounges for conversation, and life enrichment that brings neighbors together, it is a community that makes it easy to feel connected.
What You’ll Do:
Operational Leadership
Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with budgeted goals
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational and ownership standards
Maintain full responsibility for community financials, budgets, and operational performance metrics
Drive achievement of NOI, occupancy, and resident engagement targets
Monitor and manage operating costs, labor, and collections in alignment with financial expectations
Customer‑Focused Culture
Champion a resident-centered model of care that prioritizes service, dignity, and engagement
Foster a supportive environment for residents, families, and team members alike
Support all program areas—clinical, memory care, dining, and life enrichment—with functional oversight
Hold regular Town Hall and/or Resident Council meetings, and ensure family communications and care plan reviews are consistent
Team & Talent Development
Provide visible leadership to department heads and community team members
Hire, train, develop, and coach staff to achieve high performance and job satisfaction
Implement policies and procedures that promote compliance, accountability, and professional growth
Support an inclusive, collaborative, and performance‑driven work culture
Business Development & Sales Strategy
Partner with the sales team to drive occupancy and maximize top‑line revenue
Contribute to pricing strategy and evaluate local market trends to maintain competitive positioning
Cultivate and maintain relationships within the community to support lead generation and referrals
Lead external business development strategy with clear accountabilities and measurable outcomes
Assisted Living / Memory Care (as applicable)
Ensure compliance with state AL/MC regulations, policies, and resident documentation
Lead monthly “at‑risk” meetings and family engagement efforts
Oversee specialized programming (e.g., SHINE® Memory Care) to ensure effectiveness
Ensure wellness and care plans are properly implemented and tracked
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or related field preferred
Minimum 3 years of management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Director in senior living required
State‑specific Administrator License/Certification as required by state (RCAC & CBRF’s in the state of Wisconsin)
Proven success in census growth, operational leadership, and financial management
Strong team leadership skills with experience in hiring, performance management, and coaching
Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
Experience with Medicaid (a plus, depending on state)
Participation in rotating on‑call schedule and Manager on Duty (MOD) coverage required
Why Join Us
Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025‑2027!
A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never‑ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far‑reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.
Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!
Our Culture & Values
So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.
Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness‑related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V
A Note to Applicants
This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case‑by‑case basis.
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Worksite address
bellefontaine, OH, 43311, US
Who can apply
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