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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$90K - $110K *

Empower a dedicated healthcare team by leading nursing operations, ensuring quality patient care, and fostering collaboration among professionals to enhance residents' well-being and support their nee...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $104K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic rehab team, fostering relationships, and enhancing patient care through innovative clinical programs and effective management strategies in a supportive enviro...

1 week ago

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

$87K - $99K *

Transform patient care by leading a dynamic rehab team, fostering relationships, and enhancing clinical programs to meet community needs while ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with stand...

2 weeks ago

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

$94K - $103K *

Unlock potential by leading resident care initiatives in a collaborative environment. Oversee compliance, staff education, and care plan audits to ensure high-quality support for long-term care reside...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $120K *

Champion nursing excellence by overseeing core programs, ensuring infection control, and fostering staff development. Collaborate on personalized care plans while maintaining a well-organized environm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $108K *

Champion quality resident care by overseeing nursing operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supervising staff to enhance service delivery and improve resident outcomes effectively...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the admissions process, ensuring compliance and quality care while supervising the Assessment and Referral team. Collaborate with leadership to enhance customer service and participate in busines...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Take ownership of the admissions process, ensuring compliance and quality care. Lead the Assessment and Referral team, assess patient needs, and collaborate with leadership to enhance service delivery...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $86K *

Advance the admissions process by leading compassionate interactions, ensuring a seamless experience for prospective residents and families while collaborating with healthcare providers and internal t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Take ownership of nursing excellence by leading a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care in a supportive environment. Foster relationships and drive clinical practices while ensuring compliance w...

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

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care by leading the Nursing department. Oversee operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and foster a supportive environment for residents and...

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

$95K - $114K *

Lead the Nursing department by planning and directing operations to ensure exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and guiding clinical practices while meeting regulatory standards and c...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Lead the Nursing department to ensure exceptional care, compliance, and a supportive environment. Drive clinical excellence through training and oversight, while fostering a dedicated nursing team foc...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Advance healthcare excellence by managing clinical operations, ensuring quality care, and leading nursing staff in a dynamic environment. Drive improvements and support residents' needs while fosterin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join us to lead clinical operations in a dynamic environment, ensuring quality care for residents. You'll manage nursing staff, develop care plans, and drive improvements while fostering a culture of...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resident care by managing healthcare operations, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring quality services in a dynamic environment. Your leadership will make...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Manage day-to-day healthcare operations, ensuring quality care and compliance. Supervise nursing staff, develop care plans, and lead clinical services to enhance resident well-being in a dynamic envir...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $106K *

Advance comprehensive behavioral health services by leading clinical assessments, ensuring fidelity to evidence-based practices, and providing supervision to interns and staff, while fostering interdi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $98K *

Oversee the hospice clinical team, ensuring high standards of care and compliance. Lead hiring, training, and performance evaluations while implementing best practices and policies to enhance service...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic leadership and operational excellence across multifamily communities, mentoring Regional Managers and enhancing financial performance while ensuring client satisfaction and organizatio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $105K *

Transform operations as you lead a recuperative care program, ensuring exceptional service delivery, compliance, and performance for individuals recovering from hospitalization, all while fostering a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dedicated team as a clinical leader, overseeing nursing operations, ensuring high-quality resident care, and fostering staff development in a 150-bed skilled nursing facility with a 5-star CMS...

2 days ago

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

$76K - $116K *

Join a caring team providing holistic occupational therapy in a supportive community. Deliver tailored treatment and enjoy professional growth through on-site training, patient-centered care, and coll...

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

$76K - $96K *

Join a team that delivers holistic care through individual-focused occupational therapy, enabling growth in a supportive environment and allowing you to build meaningful relationships across various c...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate patient care by leading nursing teams, developing policies, and ensuring compliance. Drive operational efficiency and foster a supportive environment while collaborating with interdisciplinary...

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.