Assistant Director of Nursing-Courtyard @ McHenry

Encore Senior Living

McHenry, Illinois

Eligibility: Executive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing

Posted Jun 27

Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Illinois staff rolesIllinois staff postings that state pay run $68k/yr to $106k/yr, the middle half $77k/yr to $99k/yr, across 1,652 postings.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
Short term disability (Employer Paid)
Long term disability (Employer Paid)

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401(k) Matching
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program

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Encore Senior Living

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You would be looking at Encore Senior Living in McHenry, Illinois (60050). The brand operates senior living communities, including Courtyard-named sites such as The Courtyard at Tiffin, so the day-to-day sits in residential senior care rather than a hospital tower.…

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Where Lives & Careers Flourish!

Make a real difference in someone’s life . . . starting with yours!

As an Assistant Director of Wellness, you will assist the Director of Wellness to supervise the nursing staff and have an opportunity to make a difference in many lives.

‘Got a passion for caring for seniors and providing top-notch care? So do our nurses. They say it best:

“I love being able to guide our team to provide the absolute best care for our residents.”

Sound like your people? Apply today!

At Encore Senior Living, there is a strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to professional development, and a culture that encourages promotion from within. As a result, Encore team members tend to reciprocate with their personal commitment and stay with the organization for an extended tenure.

As an integral part of our organization, our employees strive to provide excellent service and care to residents and their families in warm, caring and home-like communities. We promote environments that foster independence, happiness, privacy, and dignity for residents.

If you decide to join our organization, you will see that our company culture is lived every day & we believe in our core values of integrity, compassion, quality and diversity.

If you join the team as our employee, what will you enjoy?

Working with seniors & for an organization that is focused on enhancing the daily lives of seniors that call our community’s home Making a positive impact on the daily lives of seniors & their family Working in an awesome culture and interacting with seniors each day Working with a team that not only is meeting the current needs of clients but exceeding them with passion, innovation, and results.

What are we looking for in all our future employees?

A Love for Working with Seniors! A flexible, fun, energetic people person who is capable of projecting calm, care, & professionalism in all work-related situations

Work Experience Qualifications

Must 21 years of age or older We offer a full training program and are willing to train the right candidate!

Educational Qualifications

A High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelors degree or Associates Degree
Licensed Registered Nurse in States of oversight

We offer a competitive compensation package including

Full Time Benefit Package 30+ hours per week

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance offered
Life Insurance-Employer Paid
Short term and Long term disability-employer paid
401K Matching
PTO accrual
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program

Encore Senior Living communities are Drug-Free Work Environments.

Encore Senior Living communities are Equal Opportunity Employers.

What's around it?

In McHenry, IL

McHenry, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,553/mo
Household income: $86,315/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in McHenry, IL

NeighborhoodsResidential options in McHenry range from established, tree-lined neighborhoods in Old Town to boat-friendly communities like McHenry Shores along the Fox River and near local golf courses. North McHenry features mid-century ranch and split-level homes, while waterfront developments offer direct access and boat slips tied to the Fox River and the Chain O'Lakes. Farther from the center, buyers and renters find newer master-planned subdivisions as well as rural-edge parcels offering larger acreage.

Residential options in McHenry range from established, tree-lined neighborhoods in Old Town to boat-friendly communities like McHenry Shores along the Fox River and near local golf courses. North McHenry features mid-century ranch and split-level homes, while waterfront developments offer direct access and boat slips tied to the Fox River and the Chain O'Lakes.

Farther from the center, buyers and renters find newer master-planned subdivisions as well as rural-edge parcels offering larger acreage.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: starhometeam.com Source 2: apartments.com

Getting aroundDaily travel in McHenry is predominantly car-dependent, with primary arterial travel moving via Illinois Routes 31, 120, and 176, as well as nearby Route 47 and US Route 12. Local drives to neighboring employment hubs like Crystal Lake and Woodstock typically take 15 to 20 minutes, while reaching Lake County facilities in Grayslake or Libertyville generally requires 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Metra rail access on the Union Pacific Northwest line is available locally or via higher-frequency nearby depots in Crystal Lake and Cary.

Daily travel in McHenry is predominantly car-dependent, with primary arterial travel moving via Illinois Routes 31, 120, and 176, as well as nearby Route 47 and US Route 12. Local drives to neighboring employment hubs like Crystal Lake and Woodstock typically take 15 to 20 minutes, while reaching Lake County facilities in Grayslake or Libertyville generally requires 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Metra rail access on the Union Pacific Northwest line is available locally or via higher-frequency nearby depots in Crystal Lake and Cary.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: starhometeam.com Source 3: teamopendoors.com

OutdoorsWater recreation is a central part of life, with boaters, anglers, and kayakers utilizing the Fox River and the extensive Chain O'Lakes waterway system. Moraine Hills State Park provides miles of paved and crushed-limestone trails winding past glacial peat bogs, Lake Defiance, and the McHenry Dam Path. Close to downtown, residents walk along the McHenry Riverwalk and gather at Miller Point Park, while Glacial Park and the Lost Valley Visitor Center offer preserved wetlands and glacial kames nearby.

Water recreation is a central part of life, with boaters, anglers, and kayakers utilizing the Fox River and the extensive Chain O'Lakes waterway system. Moraine Hills State Park provides miles of paved and crushed-limestone trails winding past glacial peat bogs, Lake Defiance, and the McHenry Dam Path.

Close to downtown, residents walk along the McHenry Riverwalk and gather at Miller Point Park, while Glacial Park and the Lost Valley Visitor Center offer preserved wetlands and glacial kames nearby.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: naturallymchenrycounty.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: us.trip.com

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Living in McHenry

Known as the 'Heart of the Fox,' McHenry offers healthcare workers a relaxed suburban lifestyle shaped by the Fox River and glacial parklands roughly 50 miles northwest of Chicago. The town features a rare triple-downtown configuration—distributing local eateries, bars, and boutiques across Green Street, Riverside Drive, and Main Street, all tied together by the scenic McHenry Riverwalk and Miller Point Park. Housing ranges from established ranch and split-level homes in Old Town to waterfront residences with private boat slips in McHenry Shores and on Chain O'Lakes channels. Outdoor recreation thrives year-round at Moraine Hills State Park and along the McHenry Dam Path, though newcomers must prepare for harsh, snowy Midwestern winters. Daily routines are thoroughly car-dependent; traversing primary corridors like Illinois Routes 31 and 120 connects nurses to regional facilities and neighboring towns such as Crystal Lake and Woodstock within twenty minutes. McHenry provides an appealing balance of scenic water access and close-knit community warmth, provided you are comfortable trading dense urban amenities for a slower-paced, road-oriented lifestyle.

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