Karen Arway serves as the Executive Director of The Barclay at Sarasota, where she oversees all aspects of daily operations, sales support, human resources, and licensure compliance. She works closely with her community leadership team to ensure alignment with company policies, regulatory standards, and annual budgets—while fostering a culture of care, accountability, and continuous improvement.
With more than 30 years of experience in the senior living industry, Karen has built a distinguished career dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through compassionate care and operational excellence. She began her career in the 1990s as a per diem nurse after completing her nursing program, and went on to study Healthcare Administration in 2002, transitioning into senior living operations soon after.
Over the years, Karen has held leadership positions including Executive Director, Operations Specialist, Regional Director of Operations, and Vice President of Operations. In each role, she has consistently driven operational success, improved resident satisfaction, and developed high-performing teams.
A long-standing advocate for the senior living profession, Karen has been a member of Argentum, the national association for resident-centered senior living communities, for more than a decade. She most recently served on Argentum’s Executive Roundtable, collaborating with industry leaders to address policy changes, emerging challenges, and best practices.
Outside of work, Karen enjoys traveling, boating, spending time with her family, and doting on her four Maltese puppies.
