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 *

Empower nursing excellence as you collaborate with leadership to enhance patient care, drive clinical compliance, and foster team development while promoting operational efficiency and continuous qual...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Join us as an Assistant Director of Nursing, where you'll enhance clinical operations, support staff development, and ensure compliance while fostering a culture of excellence in patient care and sati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Join us in advancing nursing excellence as you support clinical operations, enhance patient care, and mentor staff. Collaborate closely with leadership to ensure compliance, quality outcomes, and a cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower communities by overseeing operations in senior living, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring quality care. Lead a dedicated team to achieve financial goals while fostering a culture of e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $95K *

Drive exceptional dining experiences by leading a diverse culinary team, managing daily operations, and ensuring top-notch service and nutrition for residents. Collaborate with staff and families to e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Shape the future of patient care by leading clinical operations and quality initiatives. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance practice culture, drive performance, and ensure high-quality, pati...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K *

Lead the charge in managing supportive services, ensuring compliance and best practices while fostering therapeutic relationships to sustain housing for residents with complex needs across regional SI...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing capital projects and renovations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee budgets, schedules, and compliance, while enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and delivering comprehensive staff training and onboarding programs, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while fostering a supportive environment for healthcare...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate community wellness by leading the rehabilitation department, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering strong team dynamics to achieve resident care and financial goals while promoti...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion the rehabilitation department by leading a dedicated team to enhance resident care, ensure compliance, and achieve financial goals while fostering strong relationships within the community an...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the rehabilitation department, ensuring compliance and quality care while achieving financial and resident satisfaction goals through effective team management and collaboration with community le...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion nursing excellence by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with standards, and enhancing patient care through strategic management and performance improvement initiatives across all...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care within an inpatient behavioral health unit. Lead clinical and administrative staff to maintain high standards of care, oversee policy implementat...

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

$100K - $140K *

Drive exceptional hospice care by leading strategic operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a collaborative environment that empowers teams to deliver outstanding patient outcomes...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading exceptional hospice care initiatives, ensuring compliance, and optimizing team performance while fostering a collaborative environment that empowers staff and...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Elevate hospice care by leading strategic operations, ensuring compliance, and optimizing team performance. Collaborate with leadership to drive results and foster a supportive environment focused on...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Explore a leadership role in hospice care, guiding operations and enhancing patient experiences while fostering a collaborative team environment. Drive strategic initiatives and ensure compliance in a...

6 days ago

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

$63K - $98K *

Empower residents by leading personalized meal services and nutritional care. Oversee diet aide staff and ensure smooth daily operations in assisted living and skilled nursing environments, enhancing...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $102K *

Drive high-quality healthcare delivery as a Unit Manager - RN, ensuring positive clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while collaborating with the nursing team and overseeing care standards in c...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $98K *

Champion high-quality nursing care by leading unit operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering collaboration among staff and healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient out...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $105K *

Champion high-quality nursing care by leading unit operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering collaboration among staff and healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead and manage nursing operations within an assigned unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and satisfaction. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal clinical outcomes while ov...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $92K *

Empower high-quality patient care by leading nursing operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomes and satisfac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $183K *

Lead the clinical direction for complex workers’ compensation claims, ensuring effective care coordination and cost management while guiding a team in applying regulatory standards and best practices...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.