Executive Director - Assisted Living

About the Role

We are seeking a highly accountable, detail-driven Executive Director who sees what others miss, handles volume with urgency, and leads with both heart and standards. This role is for a leader who is naturally dutiful, takes responsibility personally, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. You will thrive here if you have exceptional attention to detail, can manage multiple priorities with calm urgency, and are proactive in anticipating issues before they surface.

You will lead with strong soft skills—being approachable, present, and genuinely interested in your team and residents—while holding them accountable to high goals and measurable results. You come ready to learn our way first, earn trust, and then thoughtfully offer improvements that strengthen the operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all departments and ensure consistent execution of policies and service standards.
• Develop department heads who take ownership of outcomes.
• Foster a culture where expectations are clear and performance is measured.
• Maintain visible, approachable leadership throughout the community.
• Ensure residents and families experience responsive, compassionate support.
• Lead organized staff and resident meetings with clear agendas and documented follow-up.
• Build trust through consistent communication and reliability.
• Implement and manage annual budgets with disciplined oversight.
• Monitor staffing plans and ensure appropriate coverage at all times.
• Analyze operational data and deliver timely, accurate recommendations.
• Track performance metrics and act quickly when adjustments are needed.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance at all times.
• Enforce OSHA and safety standards without exception.
• Maintain structured systems to monitor performance across all service areas.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts to maintain and grow occupancy.
• Build strong community relationships rooted in trust and professionalism.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in human services management, housing management, nursing home management, or related field.
• Minimum 1-year verifiable experience in Home Care, Assisted Living, or Skilled Nursing.
• Demonstrated administrative and supervisory leadership experience.
• Strong financial acumen and operational discipline.

Benefits

• PTO
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Health Care & Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Holidays / Floating Holiday
• Pet Insurance Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Retirement Account Assistance
• Employee Appreciation Programs

Location: Dracut, MA | Full-Time