Senior Living Executive Director — Lead Care, Growth & Culture

Shalom Gardens; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development

Supportive leadership environment

Job summary

Shalom Gardens Senior Living and Parkside Senior Living in Richmond, Virginia, seek an experienced Executive Director to lead our assisted living communities. You will balance resident care, regulatory compliance, occupancy growth, and staff development.

As ED, you provide strategic oversight, drive operational excellence, recruit and mentor leaders, and ensure exceptional resident and family experiences. Strong knowledge of Virginia regulations and budgets is required.

Qualifications

• Virginia Assisted Living Administrator license or equivalent credential.
• 3–5 years leadership in Assisted Living, Senior Living, or Long-Term Care.
• Solid knowledge of Virginia Assisted Living regulations and compliance.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, and performance.
• Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining resident care and operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across two communities with focus on care, safety and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia Assisted Living regulations and policies.
• Hire, mentor, coach and develop department managers and staff.
• Develop and monitor operating budgets and control expenses.
• Drive occupancy initiatives and referral relationships to grow business.
• Foster resident and family satisfaction and maintain quality assurance.
• Lead quality improvements and survey readiness as well as safety compliance.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and stakeholders to meet goals.

Skills

Executive leadership

Communication

Team development

Strategic oversight

Decision making

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Admin

Job description

Shalom Gardens Senior Living and Parkside Senior Living in Richmond, Virginia, seek an experienced Executive Director to lead our assisted living communities. You will balance resident care, regulatory compliance, occupancy growth, and staff development.

As ED, you provide strategic oversight, drive operational excellence, recruit and mentor leaders, and ensure exceptional resident and family experiences. Strong knowledge of Virginia regulations and budgets is required.