Assisted Living Director Jobs

Explore Assisted Living Director jobs for experienced senior living professionals ready to lead communities, strengthen resident services, and guide day-to-day operations. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you find leadership roles that align with your experience and career goals.

What Does an Assisted Living Director Do?

An Assisted Living Director oversees the operations and quality of an assisted living community. Responsibilities may include supervising staff, coordinating resident care and services, maintaining regulatory compliance, managing budgets, supporting occupancy and admissions goals, and communicating with residents, families, healthcare providers, and ownership.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek leaders with senior living or healthcare operations experience, strong people-management skills, and a commitment to resident-centered service. Depending on the community and location, roles may require relevant education, state licensure or certification, familiarity with assisted living regulations, and experience with staffing, financial planning, and quality improvement.

Career Opportunities in Senior Living Leadership

Assisted Living Directors work in a variety of community settings, from standalone residences to larger senior living organizations. Their work brings together operations, team development, resident experience, and compliance. Explore related executive and community leadership opportunities to find a role suited to your background.

Find Assisted Living Director Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Assisted Living Director openings on Ladders and focus your search on professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for salary, location, responsibilities, and qualifications, then apply to opportunities that match your leadership experience.

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$135K - $137K *

Transform the future of resident care by leading a dynamic Continuing Care Retirement Community. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of excellence across skilled nursing and as...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team as you lead our Memory Care program, enhancing the lives of seniors through compassionate care and innovative engagement strategies. Oversee compliance, staff training, and progr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $148K *

Champion the overall leadership and management of a senior living community, ensuring operational excellence, team development, and resident satisfaction while achieving financial goals and maintainin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive the advancement of memory care standards and resident engagement initiatives across communities. Provide leadership, coaching, and operational support to enhance person-centered practices and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $156K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence and community engagement, ensuring exceptional service and financial performance while fostering a vibrant culture for residents and staff alike in a senior l...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$250K *

Drive operational excellence and community engagement as you lead strategic initiatives, ensuring exceptional service and financial performance while fostering a vibrant culture for residents and staf...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$250K *

Transform community living by providing strategic leadership and operational excellence, ensuring exceptional service and financial performance while fostering a vibrant culture for residents and staf...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $155K *

Shape the future of senior living by providing strategic leadership, fostering community engagement, and ensuring operational excellence. Drive financial performance while creating a compassionate env...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Inspire community engagement by providing strategic leadership, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a resident-centered culture in a vibrant senior living environment, enhancing quality of...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing health and wellness operations across multiple communities, ensuring exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement through collaboration wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing health and wellness across communities. You'll lead clinical initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive quality improvements while collaborating with community...

Wilmington, DERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $85K *

Help us enhance resident care by effectively managing clinical operations, ensuring quality services, compliance with regulations, and fostering staff development in a dynamic nursing environment. Joi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive the charge in resident assessments and care planning, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing resident care quality through effective coordination and teamwork in a skilled nursing...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $95K *

Lead clinical excellence across multiple senior care communities, providing guidance, support, and oversight to ensure high-quality resident care and compliance with standards. Foster teamwork and imp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$83K - $95K *

Champion exceptional care as you lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and quality for residents. Drive training, oversee medication management, and foster relationships with families and healthc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$83K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to residents. Oversee wellness operations, manage staff training, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a posit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $160K *

Elevate community living by guiding operations and inspiring teams to enhance resident experiences while achieving financial and operational excellence in a thriving retirement community...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Lead a thriving senior living community by inspiring teams, driving accountability, and enhancing resident experiences. Shape operational excellence while fostering a culture of empathy and collaborat...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $130K *

Transform senior living operations by leading a dynamic team, driving occupancy growth, and enhancing resident satisfaction. This role demands strategic oversight, financial acumen, and a commitment t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Drive business growth by developing and executing strategic initiatives for regional healthcare facilities, enhancing visibility and positioning as a provider of choice while leading a dedicated team...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing resident care and community operations, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing budgets and fostering relationships to drive admissions and community engagemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead and elevate the quality of care in senior living by managing health services, ensuring compliance, and fostering a compassionate environment focused on residents' needs and team engagement. Drive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional resident care while overseeing operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Drive financial success and foster a collaborative...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading our hospice operations, ensuring compliance and exceptional patient care while mentoring a dedicated team across multiple locations. Drive quality outcomes and foster co...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$105K - $115K *

Champion operational excellence and patient-centered care as you lead hospice teams across Indiana and Illinois, ensuring compliance, financial stability, and high-quality outcomes while fostering a s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Assisted Living Director do?question toggle

    An Assisted Living Director leads an assisted living community’s operations and resident services. The role may involve supervising staff, coordinating care, managing budgets, maintaining regulatory compliance, and working with residents and their families.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Assisted Living Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and state. Many positions seek senior living or healthcare leadership experience, staff-management and operations skills, and knowledge of relevant regulations. Some may require specific education, licensure, or certification.

  • How much do Assisted Living Director jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, experience, employer, and the scope of the position. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary details.

  • Where do Assisted Living Directors work?question toggle

    They typically work in assisted living communities and senior living organizations, including standalone residences and multi-community operators.

  • How can I find Assisted Living Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Assisted Living Director openings and review listings for compensation, location, responsibilities, and qualifications. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.