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 *

Accelerate progress at our community by engaging prospective residents and families. Drive move-ins through exceptional outreach, maintain relationships with caregivers, and collaborate on innovative...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional care by leading a clinical team, fostering relationships with residents and healthcare providers, and enhancing satisfaction through mentorship and collaboration. Drive quality se...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the clinical team to deliver exceptional care, fostering relationships with residents, families, and healthcare providers while mentoring staff and enhancing satisfaction across the community...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower residents' journey by integrating social services into care plans, advocating for their needs, and guiding families through transitions in a compassionate environment. Lead a dedicated team in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Elevate clinical operations across senior living communities, providing guidance and oversight while ensuring quality standards are met. This role requires extensive travel and a commitment to fosteri...

Today

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

$100K *

Manage clinical operations across senior living communities, ensuring quality care and compliance. Provide guidance and oversight during staff vacancies while conducting audits and supporting wellness...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional healthcare by managing a dedicated clinical team, ensuring high-quality care for residents. Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance personalized serv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage clinical operations and lead nursing teams to deliver exceptional resident care. Collaborate with healthcare providers and community leadership to enhance satisfaction and foster long-lasting r...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead and elevate nursing excellence in a 113-bed skilled nursing facility. Drive clinical operations, team development, and quality improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance and fostering a co...

3 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate care standards by leading our Clinical Department, inspiring your team, and ensuring residents receive exceptional nursing services through effective management and a positive culture...

Today

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

$90K - $105K *

Lead the Nursing Department to ensure quality care and compliance, overseeing staff, policies, and performance improvement initiatives while fostering a compassionate environment for Guests...

Yesterday

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

$113K - $141K *

Empower seniors by leading operations and team development in a vibrant senior living community. Collaborate with the executive director to enhance resident experiences and ensure regulatory complianc...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the operational excellence of a senior living community, ensuring exceptional service, financial performance, and compliance. Foster a positive environment for residents and staff while driving m...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic leadership team to optimize community operations, ensuring exceptional service, financial performance, and compliance. Drive resident satisfaction and staff engagement while fostering a...

Today

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

$84K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing senior living operations, driving census growth, fostering a positive culture, ensuring compliance, and creating a thriving environment for residents and staf...

Today

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

$105K - $120K *

Join our dedicated nursing leadership team, supporting clinical operations and empowering staff to deliver compassionate, high-quality resident care in a warm, professional environment focused on exce...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine health care by leading our clinical team to deliver exceptional services and personalized care for residents, collaborating with families and healthcare providers to ensure quality outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resident care and facility operations. Oversee all aspects of a Skilled Nursing Facility, ensuring compliance, quality assurance, and effective management to...

1 week ago

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

$94K - $103K *

Drive excellence in resident care by collaborating with management to oversee and enhance care activities, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while fostering a supportive environment fo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dedicated team in delivering supportive housing services, ensuring quality care and compliance. Drive program development, foster community partnerships, and promote a culture of inclusion and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of clinical operations, leading a dedicated nursing team to deliver exceptional care. Collaborate with residents, families, and healthcare providers to enhance satisfaction and ensure q...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $104K *

Transform your career by empowering healthcare staff through education and training. In this role, you'll oversee staff development while ensuring quality care and compliance with regulatory standards...

3 weeks ago

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

$92K - $107K *

Lead nursing services for individuals with developmental disabilities, guiding a team to ensure compliance with standards and optimize care delivery across multiple programs under state and local regu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the charge in delivering exceptional memory care, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring financial success in a supportive environment for residents with cogni...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$144K - $206K *

Shape community operations by leading teams, driving revenue growth, and fostering exceptional resident experiences while ensuring compliance and operational excellence in senior living environments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.