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 *

Advance a vibrant community by leading resident services, enhancing engagement, and overseeing dining and wellness programs. Collaborate across departments to create meaningful experiences that promot...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Innovate and lead community operations, ensuring quality care, financial success, and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with staff to enhance resident experiences while maintaining high occupan...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Seeking an Executive Director to lead operations, enhance resident experiences, and drive community growth. Empower a dedicated team while managing budgets and ensuring compliance in a vibrant senior...

Reposted today

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

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the quality of care in our Home Health and Private Duty department. Oversee operations, support caregivers, and ensure compliance while fostering teamwork and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Inspire culinary excellence and lead a dynamic dining team, enhancing resident experiences through innovative menu planning, operational efficiency, and a commitment to hospitality in a vibrant commun...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate success by leading daily operations and strategic initiatives in a senior living community, ensuring exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, and financial performance while foster...

3 weeks ago

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

$78K - $92K *

Elevate nursing leadership by overseeing operations, supporting staff, and ensuring quality patient care in a dynamic behavioral healthcare environment. This hands-on role balances clinical responsibi...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower a thriving community by leading daily operations, ensuring compliance, and driving financial success. Foster a culture of engagement while enhancing resident care and building strong relations...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional resident care while overseeing daily operations, strategic initiatives, and financial performance. Collaborate with department heads to foster a culture of ac...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resident care through comprehensive assessments and tailored care plans, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a supportive environment for bot...

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $140K *

Oversee community operations, ensuring quality care, compliance, and financial success. Lead staff development and foster positive engagement among residents, families, and associates while driving re...

3 days ago

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

$95K - $118K *

Take ownership of facility operations, ensuring excellence in maintenance and safety standards. Manage budgets, vendor relations, and staffing to cultivate a thriving living environment that impacts c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K *

Lead clinical operations and ensure high-quality, person-centered care while managing a dedicated nursing team. Drive compliance, foster professional development, and enhance resident well-being in a...

1 week ago

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

$90K *

Elevate patient care through strategic leadership in a dynamic environment. Manage clinical operations, fostering excellence and compliance to ensure high-quality, person-centered care for all residen...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K *

Lead and manage all clinical operations, ensuring high-quality care and compliance. Oversee nursing staff, implement effective service plans, and enhance resident well-being within a supportive commun...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K *

Innovate clinical operations by providing strategic leadership and management within a healthcare setting. Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centered care while leading a dedicated...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by leading daily operations and setting excellence standards. Drive business results through strategic alignment of practices and processes, ensuring a productive environment th...

Today

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

$91K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical nursing services and ensuring quality care outcomes. This leadership role involves coordinating resident care, managing staff performance, and suppor...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional care by leading a dedicated nursing team, overseeing clinical services, and enhancing resident well-being through effective management and communication. Make a meaningful impact...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in health care by leading nursing teams, overseeing clinical services, and ensuring high-quality resident care. Your leadership will enhance the lives of residents through effective m...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform clinical operations by leading a dynamic team across multiple senior living communities, ensuring high-quality care and strong regulatory compliance in a newly acquired region. Build relatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize operations by driving excellence and aligning strategies to foster a productive environment that meets key performance indicators while leading a dedicated team...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate patient care by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring excellence in operations, policy development, and quality improvement. Collaborate across departments to foster a positive environmen...

1 week ago

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

$83K - $99K *

Grow your career with a leadership role that emphasizes resident-centered care while overseeing daily operations and compliance in a supportive assisted living and memory care environment, enhancing t...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$95K - $100K *

Lead the charge in enhancing senior living experiences by providing strategic and operational leadership. Drive community engagement, financial performance, and compliance while fostering a supportive...

2 weeks 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.