Executive Director

Agemark Management; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Agemark Senior Living is seeking an Executive Director to lead one of its Sacramento, CA communities. You will oversee daily operations, build a high-performing team, and ensure exceptional resident care and family experience while safeguarding financial performance.

Experience as an Executive Director/administrator and knowledge of California Assisted Living regulations are required. The role involves growth in occupancy, strong community relations, and hands-on leadership, including evenings

Qualifications

• A degree in healthcare, business, nursing, geriatrics, or a related field preferred.
• Prior leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or a related industry required.
• At least 2 years of experience managing both staff and a budget.
• Strong leadership skills with integrity, sound judgment and follow-through.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with technology and day-to-day computer systems.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as community needs require.
• A natural ability to build strong relationships with employees, residents, families, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead Our People: hire, train, coach, and develop a strong team while guiding department leaders.
• Champion Our Residents: partner with residents and families to provide personalized care and service.
• Drive Occupancy & Growth: own occupancy goals and work with sales/marketing to achieve monthly targets.
• Manage the Business: develop and operate the annual community budget and manage expenses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Technology familiarity

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Discretion

Flexibility

Education

Degree in healthcare/business/nursing/geriatrics or related field

Job description

Executive Director

Agemark Senior Living | Sacramento, CA | Full-Time

Lead a Community. Change Lives. Build a Legacy.

Agemark Senior Living is looking for a dynamic, hands‑on Executive Director to lead one of our senior living communities in Sacramento, CA. We’re looking for a servant leader who knows how to build strong teams, create an exceptional experience for residents and families, and successfully manage the operational and financial health of a community.

***This person must have previous Executive Director/Administrator experience

and know the state regulations for Assisted Living in CA***

What You'll Do

Lead Our People

• Lead by example and stay actively connected to all areas of the community.

• Hire, train, coach, and develop a strong team while empowering department leaders to succeed.

• Drive employee engagement through communication, recognition, accountability, and development.

• Lead daily stand‑ups, leadership meetings, and regular staff and safety meetings.

• Address performance concerns fairly and foster a positive, supportive workplace culture.

Champion Our Residents

• Partner with residents, families, service providers, and staff to provide personalized, consistent care and service.

• Help residents live with safety, dignity, and independence.

• Work closely with clinical leadership to support care planning, problem resolution, and family communication.

• Monitor resident and family satisfaction and champion Agemark's Life Enrichment programming.

Drive Occupancy & Growth

• Take ownership of occupancy goals and support sales, marketing, and community outreach efforts.

• Partner closely with the sales team to achieve monthly goals and maintain strong occupancy.

• Build relationships throughout the Sacramento community and represent Agemark with professionalism and integrity.

Manage the Business

• Develop and operate within the annual community budget.

• Oversee billing, collections, vendor relationships, and expense management.

• Manage staffing and scheduling to control labor costs and overtime.

• Set and track community goals while identifying opportunities for continued improvement.

What You Bring

• A degree in healthcare, business, nursing, geriatrics, or a related field preferred.

• Prior leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or a related industry required.

• At least 2 years of experience managing both staff and a budget.

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of integrity, sound judgment, and follow-through.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Comfort with technology and day-to-day computer systems.

• Strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as community needs require.

• A natural ability to build strong relationships with employees, residents, families, and community partners.

What We Offer

• A meaningful leadership role where your work directly impacts residents, families, and employees.

• Ownership over people, operations, occupancy, and financial performance.

• Regional and corporate support with established systems and resources.

• Opportunities to grow professionally and make a lasting impact.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Agemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)