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Oakmont Senior Living

Executive Director

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Executive Director RCFE Pay Range: $145,000 - $165,000 Ivy Park at Los Gatos is a premier senior ... Based in Irvine, California, Oakmont Management Group is a recognized leader in senior living ...

Grand Living

Executive Director

Lake Mary, FL · On-site

About the Position The Executive Director is responsible for enhancing the overall Resident ... Experience in start-up or renovation of a senior living community, preferred * Ability to read ...

Kisco Senior Living

Executive Director

Littleton, CO

$120K - $130K/yr

We are hiring an Executive Director at Balfour Littleton who is responsible for providing exemplary ... associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living ...

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How much do associate executive director in senior living jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate executive director in senior living in the United States is $89,977.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by an Associate Executive Director in senior living communities, and how can I prepare for them?

As an Associate Executive Director in senior living, you may face challenges such as managing diverse staff teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high resident and family satisfaction. Balancing administrative duties with the need for visible leadership on the floor can be demanding. To prepare, familiarize yourself with state and federal regulations, develop strong communication and conflict resolution skills, and be proactive in fostering a positive culture among both residents and staff. Building relationships and staying adaptable will help you navigate the dynamic environment of senior living communities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Executive Director in Senior Living, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Executive Director in Senior Living, you need a background in healthcare administration or a related field, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of senior care regulations. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, budgeting software, and compliance management tools is typical, along with relevant certifications such as Assisted Living Administrator or similar. Outstanding interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and a compassionate approach are essential for building trust with residents, families, and staff. These skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and effective community management in a senior living environment.

What is the difference between Associate Executive Director In Senior Living vs Executive Director In Senior Living?

AspectAssociate Executive Director In Senior LivingExecutive Director In Senior Living
ResponsibilitiesSupports daily operations, assists with staff management, and reports to the Executive DirectorOversees all facility operations, strategic planning, and overall management
Required CredentialsRelevant experience in senior living, management skills, often a degree in healthcare or businessSimilar credentials, with more extensive leadership experience and certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentAssists in a senior living community, working closely with staff and residentsLeads the community, liaising with staff, residents, families, and corporate offices

The main difference between an Associate Executive Director In Senior Living and an Executive Director In Senior Living lies in scope and responsibility. The Associate role supports the Executive Director and handles daily operations, while the Executive Director oversees the entire community, strategic planning, and high-level management. Both roles require relevant experience and credentials, but the Executive Director holds a broader leadership position.

What does an Associate Executive Director in senior living do?

An Associate Executive Director in senior living assists the Executive Director in managing daily operations of a senior living community. Their responsibilities often include overseeing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing budgets, and maintaining high standards of resident care and satisfaction. They help implement policies, address resident or family concerns, and support staff training and development. This role serves as a key leader and may act as the Executive Director in their absence.
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Executive Director - Senior Living

Wallick Properties Midwest LLC

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Description

Executive Director

Location: The Ashford on Broad 

4801 East Broad Street 

Make a Difference—And Own Your Future

As the Executive Director at the Ashford on Broad, you're joining a team who is leading in clinical KPI's thanks to the leadership of a strong Director of Care and supportive regional team. The community is operationally sound, and established. The community has been recently renovated on the resident floors and has an upcoming main floor renovation and is seeing the benefits of investment and improvement to the local neighborhood near Whitehall. 

At Wallick Senior Living, our team understands that senior living is not just a job, but a calling. We take pride in caring for and empowering our Seniors as they choose to enjoy their golden years with us. With 1,000+ employees and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role.

A Career with Wallick Senior Living Means…

  • A Unique Approach to Senior Living: Our associates power Wallick’s approach to senior living that goes beyond care to ensure our residents live their best lives through meaningful activities, delicious meals and round-the-clock support.
  • Pay-on-Demand: access your money as you earn it.
  • Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job. Other benefits like gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
  • Supportive Culture and Rewarding Work: A team-oriented environment where associates make a meaningful impact by helping individuals maintain independence and quality of life.
  • Resident Stories That Stay with You: From Maurine, who found an “instant family” to Evelyn, who recently celebrated her 105th birthday with us, our residents enjoy a sense of community that is created by you!
  • Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.
  • Employee Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee-owned company, your daily work (supporting our residents) also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability.

What You’ll Do

The Executive Director has oversight and accountability for the operations of the community, ensuring our Seniors have an exceptional place to live. The Executive Director leads a team of department leaders who are responsible for clinical care, culinary, sales, community maintenance, customer service, and family and resident satisfaction.

The Executive Director leads by example, develops and fosters an inclusive and engaging place to work and live. The leader will be accountable for team member engagement, budget management,, occupancy, and absolute operational excellence within the community.

 

Functions and Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the community including financial health, regulatory compliance, vendor relations, and community performance towards key performance indicators. All with the end goal of providing a great home for our Seniors. 
  • Responsible for providing oversight to all departments within the community including nursing, office operations, culinary, sales, maintenance, and life enrichment.
  • Oversee all activities related to providing quality service to Seniors to include maintaining the community, providing excellent culinary service, engaging activities, and a caring nursing staff.
  • Ensure all resident relations issues are addressed promptly and satisfactorily by maintaining a strong line of communication with Seniors and their families, and outside partners.
  • Develop and foster an inclusive and engaging work environment.
  • Responsible to ensure the community is adequately staffed.
  • Responsible for annual budget projections, financial forecasting and achieving goals related to key performance indicators.
  • Ensure the community is properly marketed to the public in order to maintain adequate occupancy.              
  • Responsible for maintaining the community at budgeted occupancy levels
  • Completion of reports required by government agencies, administrators, or the Company.
  • Responsible for maintaining the community to Company standards.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

  • Must be a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator OR at least one of the following:
    • 3,000 hours of direct operational responsibility for a senior housing facility, health care facility, residential care facility, adult care facility or group home licensed by the state
    • 100 credit hours of post high school education in the field of gerontology or health care
    • Has a bachelor's degree
    • Is a licensed health care professional (Occupational or Physical Therapist, Physician, Physician's Assistant, RN or LPN, Social Worker, etc. Full list here: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-3701-17-07.1)
  • You bring a minimum 5 years of previous experience as an Executive Director, leading an assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing community.
  • You have proven experience implementing and fostering a culture of operational excellence within the community.
  • You lead successful teams and deliver results that create great communities for our Seniors.

 

Wallick’s Mission & Values

At Wallick Communities, we believe in opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope for our residents, associates, and community. Our core values guide everything we do:

  • Care – We show compassion and respect for everyone.
  • Character – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
  • Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

At Wallick, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the great work they do every day.

For nearly 60 years, it has been at the core of our organization’s culture that all Wallick associates come to a safe and inclusive place to work. Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Join Us and Become an Employee-Owner!

If you're ready to make a difference in people’s lives while securing your financial future, apply today!

*Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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