Assisted Living Administrator

Horizon House; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

403(b) & company match

Paid time off

Costco membership discount

Meal discounts

Training & development

ORCA card discount

Staff scholarship program

Gym and pool access

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Horizon House, Seattle's respected life-plan community, seeks an Assisted Living Administrator to shape the future of its senior living services. You will lead operational excellence across the unit, balancing financial performance, staffing, and regulatory compliance to deliver outstanding resident care.

The role requires executive presence, strategic thinking, and a calm, decisive management style, with a focus on staff development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience, supervising managers or department leaders.
• 2+ years in Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing with knowledge of regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full operations of the Assisted Living unit including financial performance.
• Oversee staffing models, census growth, regulatory compliance and resident satisfaction.
• Drive operational efficiency and staff development to sustain a resident-centered culture.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Calm decision-making

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's in Healthcare Admin

Business Admin background

Job description

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Join our team as the Assisted Living Administrator. This is an opportunity to shape the next chapter of Assisted Living at one of Seattle’s most respected life-plan senior living communities, with a legacy of serving older adults for more than 65 years. Horizon House is seeking a transformational, business‑minded operator who can build upon an already successful culture and lead Assisted Living into its next phase of operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring experience leading the full operations of the Assisted Living business unit, including financial performance, staffing models, census growth, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, team development, and resident satisfaction.

Pay Range: $140,000 to $175,000 annually

We are seeking a leader who:

• Builds sustainable systems and performance
• Develops and coaches strong leaders
• Navigates workforce complexity with confidence
• Leads with emotional intelligence
• Preserves a resident-centered culture

This individual should bring executive presence, calm decision‑making, strategic thinking, operational discipline, and a genuine passion for solving complex challenges.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience, including direct supervision of managers and/or department leaders.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing with knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Benefits and Perks

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits package with low deductibles
• 403(b) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Discounted Costco Membership
• Discounted Meals
• Company Paid Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted ORCA Card or Discounted Parking
• Staff Scholarship Program - up to $24,000 per year including dependents
• Free Gym and Pool access for employees
• Student Loan Assistance Program - up to $1,200 per year

Horizon House is more than a place to work. It is an opportunity to build a career in a dynamic community dedicated to wellbeing, life fulfillment, and purposeful living in a diverse community. We are looking for future team members who understand that new ideas are welcomed and meant to build and improve on old traditions. We care, we listen, and we value our employees and demonstrate this in everything we do. At Horizon House we foster meaningful work on a diverse team by using the power of an employee driven workplace to enhance wellbeing. Join our team and help make a difference in someone’s life every day.

Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Confidentiality Requirements

Employee accesses, uses and/or discloses Protected Health Information, as defined by HIPAA, only to the extent minimally necessary to accomplish essential job functions. Employee practices appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or disclosure of PHR (paper, electronic and oral) within his/her work area.

Equal Opportunity

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Learn more about what it means to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . Additional information can be found here .

All staff must demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. Horizon House is an E-Verify employer. All applicants offered a role must pass a DSHS background check, and drug screening.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodations while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] . or call [phone] with the nature of your request.