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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$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in strategic facilities management and capital projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance operational excellence, drive maintenance standards, and safeguard asset value across a dive...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and supervision of social services at a new women's shelter, ensuring quality care and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with a dedicated team to support residents' stabili...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$92K - $110K *

Transform nursing excellence by leading a regional Nursing Department, ensuring quality care and compliance with regulations. Empower your team through strategic planning and coordination for optimal...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Transform patient care by leading nursing services, ensuring compliance, and fostering a collaborative environment. Drive quality outcomes while managing staffing and performance in a dynamic healthca...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform care coordination by leading strategic initiatives and overseeing case management services. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure compliance, quality, and effective program developmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$223K - $313K *

Elevate healthcare outcomes by leading clinical determinations and authorizations. Utilize your medical expertise to ensure compliance with national guidelines while collaborating with diverse teams i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $142K *

Pioneer program management initiatives by overseeing multiple projects, ensuring alignment with goals, optimizing resources, and enhancing quality through effective assessment protocols and stakeholde...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead and manage clinical and administrative functions, ensuring excellence in patient care and employee satisfaction through effective collaboration, continuous improvement, and a supportiv...

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

$88K - $105K *

Help us ensure quality patient care by leading nursing services, overseeing compliance, and fostering a collaborative environment. Drive excellence in care delivery while managing staffing and perform...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Deliver comprehensive resident assessments and care plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to meet residents' medical, nursing, an...

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

$136K - $150K *

Lead the charge in overseeing daily clinical operations in outpatient care, ensuring exceptional patient care quality, and fostering nursing staff development through effective supervision and collabo...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical operations and enhancing patient care in outpatient primary care. Oversee nursing teams, manage staffing, and drive continuous performance improvement while ensu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Unlock potential by supporting nursing leadership and ensuring high-quality care. Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to enhance clinical operations, compliance, and staff development in a dynami...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by overseeing operations across a diverse housing community portfolio. Lead personnel management, financial strategies, and leasing initiatives while ensuring compliance and enhanc...

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by overseeing operations in a long-term care facility, ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering exceptional care and service to residents. Lead a dedicated team and dr...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading operations in a long-term care facility, ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering exceptional care and service to residents. Drive program development and f...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead nursing operations across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance and quality care. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient services while managing staff and vendor relat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $114K *

Join our team as a Director of Wellness, leading clinical operations in an Assisted Living community. Oversee resident care, mentor nursing staff, and ensure compliance while fostering a compassionate...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $136K *

Transform community operations by leading financial performance, team engagement, and regulatory compliance. Drive exceptional service and build high-performing teams to enhance resident well-being an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $152K *

Advance your career by leading complex contract negotiations across diverse business areas. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance contracting effectiveness and drive strategic initiatives that al...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $133K *

Shape the future of contract management by leading complex negotiations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor agreements and enhance organizational effectiveness. Drive stra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of patient care by leading nursing operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Drive initiatives for restorative and infection control programs while...

2 weeks ago

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

$154K - $160K *

Transform the future of senior living by leading daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a supportive environment for residents and achieving budgeta...

1 week ago

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

$170K - $185K *

Advance your career by leading a premier senior living community, overseeing operations, staff management, and resident care while ensuring compliance with regulations and budgetary goals. Make a mean...

1 week ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of senior living by overseeing operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive budget goals and foster a supportive environment for residents while enhanci...

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  •   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.