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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$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of resident engagement by leading a dynamic team, designing innovative programs, and enhancing the overall experience for residents. Drive initiatives that foster community and well-b...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Elevate the resident experience by leading health and wellness services, ensuring exceptional care in assisted living and memory care. Oversee nursing staff, develop personalized care plans, and maint...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Champion the nursing function across senior living communities, ensuring compliance and quality care. Provide mentorship, oversee clinical initiatives, and support Directors of Care while traveling up...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform rehabilitation services by leading a dedicated team in physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Ensure compliance with regulations while enhancing patient care and program development in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in nursing operations, ensuring compliance and maximizing reimbursements while overseeing clinical staff. Drive safety initiatives and enhance team performance in a long-term care sett...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$87K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance operational excellence in a vibrant community. Oversee maintenance, budgets, and renovations while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service. Drive safety a...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee construction projects by managing schedules, budgets, and compliance, ensuring adherence to design standards and departmental policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve successful proj...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$60K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing rehabilitation programs across multiple locations, ensuring clinical quality, service integrity, and financial viability while fostering team growth and cust...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K *

Manage facility operations to ensure a safe, well-maintained environment. Lead maintenance teams, oversee vendor contracts, and implement preventative programs to enhance resident satisfaction and com...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales strategies, enhance community engagement, and maximize revenue through effective outreach and relationship-building with prospective residents and local organization...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance high-quality resident care and regulatory excellence in Assisted Living. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to enhance services, mentor leaders, and drive performance improvement...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead clinical excellence across Assisted Living communities, driving quality care, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement while mentoring future clinical leaders and enhancing resident exp...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform the lives of residents by leading nursing care in a community-based Memory Care unit. Utilize your expertise to ensure quality services and effectively manage caregivers, enhancing patient w...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $240K *

Join a dynamic clinical leadership team to coach and develop providers while delivering direct patient care in senior living communities, ensuring high-quality clinical performance and fostering commu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resident care and safety. As a key leader, you'll oversee nursing operations, mentor staff, and drive quality improvement initiatives in a supportive environm...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing rehabilitation programs, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care while managing a dedicated team and balancing clinical and operational needs to enhance resident outc...

3 days ago

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

$79K - $89K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the health and safety of residents. As a Registered Nurse, you'll oversee care plans, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide training, making a meani...

1 week ago

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

$69K - $92K *

Contribute to enhancing resident satisfaction and streamlining operations in our independent living neighborhood, ensuring high standards of service and a vibrant community environment for all residen...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $205K *

Lead the charge in managing daily operations of a luxury senior living community, ensuring compliance with regulations, optimizing occupancy, and fostering a supportive environment for residents and s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality services, compliance, and operational efficiency while enhancing resident care and satisfaction through effective colla...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality services, compliance, and operational efficiency while enhancing resident care and satisfaction through effective colla...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of high-quality healthcare services, leading a dedicated team to enhance resident care, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration with external partners while driving operational effi...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $90K *

Lead the charge in delivering participant-centered housing services within a dynamic Rapid Re-Housing program, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations while mentoring junior staff and fostering commu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive excellence in resident assessments by leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance care plans, fostering a holistic approach to resident well-being and quality of l...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform resident care by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing the quality of life for residents through effective care management and staff training...

Today

  •   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.