Also called: Senior Living Executive Director
Leads an assisted living or senior living community — care, dining, activities, and sales.
Starts with a stand-up meeting with department heads, gives a tour to a family considering moving their mom in, and reviews monthly occupancy numbers with the regional office.
Bonuses tied to occupancy are common.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in business, health administration, or gerontology; some states require a license.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Health Administration, Gerontology, Hospitality.
Growing much faster than average (about 23% over 10 years). Medical and health services managers overall.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with occupancy data and marketing; leading staff and reassuring families on tours stay human.
Classes: Business, Health, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9111.
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