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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$105K - $115K *

Elevate infection control standards and nursing excellence by leading a dedicated team in a premier skilled nursing environment, ensuring optimal patient care and staff support while fostering a cultu...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through exceptional care. Lead and innovate in long-term care, overseeing Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing while drivi...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Transform the future of dementia care by leading a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing residents' quality of life through personalized care, engaging activities, and a supportive environment tha...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Drive excellence in dementia care by leading a compassionate team, ensuring personalized support for residents, and fostering an engaging environment that promotes independence and well-being...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence by managing daily activities, aligning strategies, and fostering a productive environment to achieve key performance indicators and drive business success...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence and resident satisfaction in a skilled nursing community. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and financial performance while fostering a culture of respect and...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize resident care by leading a dedicated team in a senior living environment. Collaborate with management to enhance staffing, training, and health monitoring systems while ensuring compliance an...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in driving occupancy growth and sales performance at our premier Assisted Living community. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, build relationships, and ensure a compassionat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead and manage the health and well-being of residents, ensuring compliance with regulations, overseeing clinical staff, and enhancing community relations while delivering high-quality care...

1 week ago

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

$83K - $99K *

Elevate resident-centered care by leading nursing services, setting standards, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance resident well-being in a supportive, safe environment...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of health and wellness by providing clinical leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving quality improvement across communities to enhance resident-centered care and outco...

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2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Engage communities by providing clinical leadership and support, ensuring exceptional resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in health and wellness operations across...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resident care through innovative social services. Oversee program development, staff management, and compliance while collaborating with healthcare profession...

2 days ago

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

$89K - $105K *

Join a team that champions exceptional resident care and wellness. Oversee staff training, compliance, and medication management while fostering positive relationships with residents, families, and he...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence across multiple senior living communities, ensuring top-tier resident care, employee engagement, and financial success while fostering a culture aligned with organizati...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $104K *

Elevate your career by supporting resident services and enhancing quality care. Collaborate with a dedicated team to implement programs, manage staff, and ensure compliance with regulations while fost...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $110K *

Empower residents by overseeing services and staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing quality of care. Collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional support and maintain positive rel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by leading community management, ensuring compliance, and driving revenue growth through strategic relationships and effective business development in a resident-center...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing patient care by managing social services, ensuring emotional and social needs are met, and fostering positive relationships with residents and families in a skilled nursin...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the Social Services Department to enhance patient care by evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized emotional and social support strategies, ensuring compliance with industry regulati...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $110K *

Grow and lead nursing services by planning, organizing, and directing staff to ensure optimal resident care while maintaining compliance with regulations and fostering a supportive environment for pro...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Champion the delivery of quality health care while leading nursing teams to enhance the well-being of assisted living and memory care residents, ensuring compliance and safety in a collaborative envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading community sales initiatives, managing relationships, and driving marketing strategies to enhance resident engagement and satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to ensure...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead community sales efforts, manage relationships, and enhance brand visibility through strategic outreach and events, ensuring a seamless experience for prospective residents and their fa...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resident health and wellness through comprehensive assessments, staff training, and compliance management, ensuring a high standard of care in a supportive en...

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.