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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$206K - $350K *

Transform your career by leading strategic contracting initiatives that enhance provider networks. Drive operational excellence, influence key business outcomes, and mentor a high-performing team to a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $145K *

Elevate hospice care by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among teams to enhance patient services and operational efficiency...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Take ownership of daily operations, ensuring compliance and quality care across all services. Lead strategic initiatives, foster a positive culture, and empower staff to enhance the resident experienc...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Oversee C.N.A.s, manage medication administration, and ensure compliance with nursing regulations while fostering a supportive envi...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee clinical services, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with leadership on program development and staff training while providing clinical supervision. Drive operational exc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $94K *

Empower quality patient care by overseeing daily hospital operations, mentoring staff, and making administrative decisions during shifts. Collaborate with leadership to ensure effective resource utili...

Today

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

$72K - $87K *

Drive excellence in patient care as a Unit Manager, leading a dedicated nursing team. Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to ensure quality service, foster positive relationships, and attract top...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Transform your career by overseeing maintenance operations across multiple senior living communities. Lead teams, ensure safety and comfort, and manage repairs while traveling extensively throughout S...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $104K *

Pioneer exceptional resident care by leading a dedicated nursing team. Provide hands-on clinical support, mentor staff, and ensure quality operations in a collaborative environment focused on compassi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Lead administrative and nursing activities to ensure excellence in patient care. Oversee operations during assigned shifts, manage bed control, and support strategic goals while collaborating with mul...

2 weeks ago

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

$93K - $97K *

Drive your career forward as you generate leads, enhance community presence, and collaborate strategically to achieve occupancy targets. Leverage your marketing acumen to connect with prospects and im...

4 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Manage clinical operations while leading a team of healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality, effective psychiatric care for adult patients in an in-patient setting...

1 month ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional health services within a senior living community. Drive clinical excellence, oversee resident care operations, and foster a culture of safety and integrity wh...

2 weeks ago

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

$81K - $98K *

Empower a dedicated nursing team to deliver exceptional care while ensuring the health, safety, and dignity of residents. Lead operational initiatives, foster staff development, and collaborate with c...

2 weeks ago

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

$113K - $141K *

Grow financial performance across diverse communities through strategic guidance, cross-functional collaboration, and data analysis, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals and operational efficiency...

3 weeks ago

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

$93K *

Join a dedicated team as you support the Director of Nursing in managing nursing operations, ensuring high-quality care for veterans, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a skilled nur...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic growth by leading business development initiatives, enhancing marketing efforts, and fostering relationships within the healthcare sector. Collaborate with teams to optimize service de...

2 weeks ago

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

$123K - $145K *

Champion the management of multiple facilities, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction through effective leadership and strategic oversight of staff and servic...

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

$97K - $115K *

Optimize facilities operations by overseeing multiple locations, managing staff, and ensuring high service delivery standards. Lead teams in strategic budget management and maintain strong client rela...

4 weeks ago

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

$97K - $115K *

Lead the charge in the management of multiple facilities, ensuring operational excellence and tenant satisfaction while overseeing a team and coordinating all aspects of facility services and financia...

4 weeks ago

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

$112K - $120K *

Champion quality patient care by coordinating services and leading nursing staff. Utilize your expertise to enhance patient outcomes while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards in a colla...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $125K *

Lead healthcare services at a secure residential site, combining nursing expertise with operational management to ensure high-quality, compliant care while overseeing staff and improving service deliv...

3 weeks ago

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

$91K - $118K *

Lead and mentor a dedicated nursing team during night shifts, ensuring high-quality, individualized care for residents. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and oversee c...

3 days ago

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

$91K - $118K *

Engage as a vital RN Charge Nurse, leading evening shifts to ensure exceptional resident care, mentoring staff, and fostering a compassionate environment for older adults in a supportive community set...

3 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Oversee the administration and operations of a rehabilitation program, ensuring quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and financial performance while leading a dedicated team and driving strate...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.