Executive Director; Senior Living Community

Executive Director (Senior Living Community) at Seaton Towson summary:

The Executive Director will lead reopening and full operational management of an assisted living community, driving occupancy, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and resident-centered culture. Responsibilities include overseeing all departments, budgeting and P&L accountability, team hiring/development, business development/sales strategy, and ensuring clinical and memory care program compliance. The role requires a licensed assisted living administrator with proven census growth, operational turnaround experience, strong leadership, and community engagement skills.

Discover Your Purpose with Us at Seaton Towson!

As Executive Director, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Seaton Towson is seeking a seasoned Executive Director with a strong background in Assisted Living and a proven track record in census growth, financial performance, and team leadership. The Executive Director will be responsible for reopening the community in 2026, rebuilding operations, driving occupancy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and cultivating a high-performing team culture. This role requires a leader who is operationally strong, financially savvy, and deeply committed to resident satisfaction and employee engagement.

Your Role:

As the Executive Director, your role includes providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure exceptional service, financial performance, and a vibrant community culture. You will represent the community externally, foster collaboration internally, and lead by example through clear communication, accountability, and compassionate leadership.

Position Highlights:

• Exempt – Salaried
• Salary Range: $120,000–$130,000
• Annual Bonus:
  Yes – 20% Annual Target Bonus
• Paid:
  Bi-weekly

Why You'll Love This Community:

Seaton Towson is a unique opportunity to help reopen and rebuild a beloved Assisted Living community from the ground up. Leaders stepping into this role will have the rare chance to shape culture, implement best practices, and create a resident-centered environment from day one. With strong regional support, a clear path to growth, and a refreshed community reopening in 2026, this position offers both challenge and tremendous reward.

It is an ideal fit for a visionary Executive Director who thrives in transformation, team-building, and achieving meaningful operational success.

What You’ll Do:

Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with budgeted goals
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational and ownership standards
• Maintain full responsibility for community financials, budgets, and operational performance metrics
• Drive achievement of NOI, occupancy, and resident engagement targets
• Monitor and manage operating costs, labor, and collections in alignment with financial expectations

Customer-Focused Culture

• Champion a resident-centered model of care that prioritizes service, dignity, and engagement
• Foster a supportive environment for residents, families, and team members alike
• Support all program areas—clinical, memory care, dining, and life enrichment—with functional oversight
• Hold regular Town Hall and/or Resident Council meetings, and ensure family communications and care plan reviews are consistent

Team & Talent Development

• Provide visible leadership to department heads and community team members
• Hire, train, develop, and coach staff to achieve high performance and job satisfaction
• Implement policies and procedures that promote compliance, accountability, and professional growth
• Support an inclusive, collaborative, and performance-driven work culture

Business Development & Sales Strategy

• Partner with the sales team to drive occupancy and maximize top-line revenue
• Contribute to pricing strategy and evaluate local market trends to maintain competitive positioning
• Cultivate and maintain relationships within the community to support lead generation and referrals
• Lead external business development…