Job Description

Job Description

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SWISS VILLAGE, INC. | BERNE, INDIANA

Leading a Legacy of Compassionate Care in the Heart of Indiana's Farmland

Mission: Pursuing Life Together.

Core Values: Leadership, Innovation, Faith, and Engagement.

THE OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Organization: Swiss Village, Inc.

Location: Berne, Indiana

Reports to: Board Chair, Swiss Village Board of Directors

Direct Reports: Senior Leadership Team (5 members: VP Finance, VP Human Resources, VP Marketing, VP Information Services, VP Operations)

Community Profile: Faith-based nonprofit CCRC | CMS 5-Star Quality Rating | 58-year legacy of service Team Members: 300+ dedicated employees committed to compassionate, faith-informed service Capacity:

• 128-bed Healthcare Center: Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and specialized memory care ( Edelweiss Memory Care ); (71 Beds currently in use)
• 116 Assisted/Residential Units: Multiple buildings serving various acuity and lifestyle preferences; currently repositioning to some congregate care
• 87 Independent Living Units: Congregate apartments and duplex homes with garage options, currently expanding to 99
• Total Residents: Approximately 250+ across all levels of care

Plans are underway to adjust resident and unit counts through ongoing healthcare remodel and licensing realignment.

Market Position: Indiana’s trusted Mennonite heritage senior living community

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Swiss Village seeks a transformational Chief Executive Officer to lead this faith-based continuing care retirement community through a pivotal season of strategic repositioning. This executive opportunity combines the strength of a 58-year legacy, CMS 5-Star quality rating, and beautifully maintained campus with the challenge of guiding the organization from recent transition to sustainable operational excellence.

Rooted in the mission Pursuing Life Together and grounded in the core values of Leadership, Innovation, Faith, and Engagement , Swiss Village has long been more than a senior living provider — it is a community shaped by compassion, connection, and purpose. Its Anabaptist and Mennonite heritage calls leaders to serve with humility, creativity, and grace while empowering residents and team members alike to flourish.

The incoming CEO will inherit significant assets — exceptional care quality, long-tenured and mission-aligned staff, and strong community trust — while addressing critical priorities: accelerating census growth, optimizing operations, and achieving financial sustainability.

Recent interim leadership has made meaningful progress, reducing operating losses by nearly 50% and establishing a clear roadmap toward break-even operations. The next CEO will build on this momentum, positioned to lead Swiss Village to positive net income from operations within 24 months and to strengthen the organization’s long-term sustainability .

This is an opportunity for an exceptional servant-leader who combines strategic insight, financial acumen, and authentic faith-informed leadership — someone who can honor a rich heritage while inspiring a new era of growth and excellence in the heart of Indiana’s farmland.

ORGANIZATIONAL DISTINCTION

Mission-Driven Excellence

Swiss Village represents authentic Mennonite senior living, distinguished by:

• CMS 5-Star Quality Rating: Recognized excellence in clinical care and resident satisfaction maintained through organizational transitions
• Mennonite Heritage: Anabaptist-rooted ministry emphasizing servant leadership, simplicity, and community service since 1967
• Inclusive Welcome: Faith-informed care that warmly embraces residents and families from all backgrounds
• Community Trust: Nearly six decades of faithful service earning deep loyalty in Adams County and the surrounding region
• Beautiful Campus: Meticulously maintained facilities on 200 acres featuring Swiss architectural design, ponds, walking paths, and thoughtfully landscaped grounds

Comprehensive Continuum of Care

• Healthcare: 128 approved residents/beds (96 rooms), currently 71 in use
• Assisted/Residential Living: 116 residents, with a planned reduction to 102 residents by converting 12 units to congregate living
• Independent Living: 87 units, with a planned increase to 99 units as part of current campus updates
• Specialized Programs: Kinder Haus intergenerational childcare, Muselman Wellness Pavilion with fitness center, pool, hot tub, and wellness classes

Strategic Positioning

• Interim Leadership Success: Operating losses reduced from $4.4M (2023) to projected $2.6M (2025), approved budget loss of $1.6M (2026) with clear pathway to break-even
• Strong Balance Sheet: Conservative debt levels, adequate liquidity reserves, and investment capacity
• Growth Opportunity: Significant census development potential across all care levels
• Loyal Workforce: Long-tenured, mission-aligned staff dedicated to resident care and community service
• Hospital Partnership: Lease arrangement with Adams Memorial Hospital supporting supplemental payment program participation

ROLE DEFINITION AND IMPACT

The Chief Executive Officer serves as the senior-most leader of Swiss Village, accountable to the Board of Directors for overall organizational performance, mission fidelity, and operational sustainability. This executive role demands sophisticated integration of turnaround expertise, financial acumen, and authentic faith-informed leadership.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Core Requirements

• 10–15+ years progressive senior living leadership experience with demonstrated results
• Indiana Nursing Home Administrator License preferred; candidates with ability to obtain licensure will be considered.
• Proven track record in financial turnaround: achieving positive cash flow from operating losses
• Census growth expertise: filling healthcare/residential living from below-market to industry-benchmark occupancy
• CCRC or multi-level care experience strongly preferred
• Faith-based or mission-driven organizational experience highly valued

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Gerontology, or related field preferred
• Professional certifications in senior living, healthcare management, or nonprofit leadership
• Experience with CMS quality improvement and star rating advancement
• Track record in philanthropic program development and donor cultivation
• Authentic faith-informed leadership
• Prior experience with operational turnarounds

THE CALLING

This opportunity represents more than an executive appointment — it is a calling to serve with excellence in a mission that transforms lives daily. The Chief Executive Officer will have the privilege of stewarding a beloved 58-year legacy through renewal and growth, positioning Swiss Village for sustainable impact for generations to come.

The right leader will find extraordinary satisfaction in:

• Building on momentum from interim leadership with clear roadmap to success
• Honoring legacy while driving necessary evolution
• Serving with purpose where faith, compassion, and excellence converge
• Guiding 250+ residents, 300+ employees, and a beloved community institution toward a thriving future
• Achieving results through faithful stewardship, operational excellence, and servant leadership

Swiss Village, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair hiring practices in all aspects of our ministry and operations, while maintaining our distinctive faith identity and mission.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a Cover Letter and Resume to mhssearch@mhs-consulting.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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