Vice President of Health & Wellness

At Watermark Retirement Communities, our mission is to create extraordinary, innovative communities where people thrive—and our Health and Wellness leadership is central to bringing that mission to life. As Vice President of Health and Wellness, you will have the opportunity to shape clinical strategy, elevate resident outcomes, and inspire teams across a growing senior living organization with more than 30 years of industry leadership. We are seeking a visionary leader who is passionate about advancing wellness, strengthening operational excellence, and helping define the next era of senior living. At Watermark, your expertise, influence, and commitment to exceptional care can make a meaningful impact every day.

 Position Summary

The Vice President of Health, Wellness & Strategy is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for advancing organizational goals related to resident health, wellness, dining, and overall quality of life. This role provides executive oversight of clinical programs, compliance, dining services, and health data analytics to ensure consistent standards, measurable outcomes, and an exceptional resident experience. This position leads Health and Wellness and collaborates closely with Operations, Clinical, and Resident Experience teams to align strategies that strengthen performance, compliance, and resident well-being across all communities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute the company’s Health and Wellness strategy in alignment with Watermark KPI’s and resident outcomes. Integrate clinical, wellness, and dining initiatives into a cohesive framework that ensures consistency, accountability, and excellence across communities. Drive innovation in health delivery, dining experience, and wellness programming, informed by data and performance metrics. Provide leadership for health data analytics to evaluate trends, measure outcomes, and inform operational decisions Clinical Oversight & Compliance

Provide executive direction to Regional Directors of Health & Wellness, ensuring consistent application of policies, standards, and best practices. Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations across communities. Oversee quality assurance, survey readiness, and clinical risk management processes. Partner with Operations and Legal to address compliance issues, corrective action plans, and performance improvement initiatives

 Resident Health Experience

Lead efforts to deliver a consistent and proactive resident health experience across physical, cognitive, and nutritional domains. Oversee the integration of health data analytics to monitor clinical trends, outcomes, and early intervention opportunities. Partner with Operations and Resident Experience teams to design and evaluate initiatives that enhance resident well-being and satisfaction. Serve as the executive sponsor for the organization’s 360° Health Review process, ensuring alignment between data insights and operational action plans. Dining Services Leadership

Provide executive oversight of all Dining and Nutrition operations across the organization. Partner with culinary and operational leaders to ensure dining programs align with nutritional standards, resident satisfaction, and brand expectations. Establish performance benchmarks for service quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. Oversee vendor and partnership relationships to support quality, consistency, and cost-effectiveness. Data & Analytics

Lead the development and implementation of health and wellness data strategies to strengthen decision-making and operational visibility. Ensure consistent use of data to evaluate outcomes, identify risks, and drive accountability across all health and wellness functions. Collaborate with Operations and IT to optimize reporting systems, dashboards, and analytics tools.

Financial Stewardship

Develop and manage annual budgets for Health, Wellness, and Dining Services. Ensure responsible use of resources through efficient staffing, procurement, and program design. Evaluate ROI on wellness and dining initiatives through data-driven performance outcomes.

 Talent Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop Regional Directors of Health & Wellness, Dining leadership, and data analytics team members. Collaborate with HR and Learning & Development to enhance leadership capability, succession planning, and professional development. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence aligned with organizational mission and values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Nutrition, or related field preferred.
• Active RN license is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or multi-site wellness operations.
• Proven expertise in clinical compliance, wellness program management, and data analytics.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to travel regularly across regions (25% to 35% Travel).
• Experience with Yardi preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic and Operational Leadership
• Clinical Compliance & Quality Oversight
• Health Data Analytics & Reporting
• Resident Health Experience Management
• Dining Operations Leadership
• Team Development & Engagement
• Performance Accountability
• Collaborative Decision-Making

What you will get from us:

• Generous Wages + Targeted Bonus Potential (Compensation: $175,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year, paid bi-weekly + Bonus)
• Competitive Benefits
• Immediate Access to Earned Income Through Dayforce Wallet
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Program
• Associate Discounts
• And more!

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. 

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.