Corporate Director Safety LTC Facilities

The Corporate Director of Life Safety provides strategic leadership and oversight of life safety, fire protection, and emergency preparedness programs across a multi-state portfolio of long-term care facilities. This role ensures consistent compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting facilities through surveys, audits, and emergency events. The position requires regular travel to facilities in multiple states and serves as the corporate subject matter expert for life safety and regulatory compliance.

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  Minimum of five (5) years of life safety experience in long-term care facilities (skilled nursing, assisted living, or similar healthcare settings required)*

• Experience supporting multiple facilities across different states strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with CMS Life Safety Code surveys and regulatory processes.

• Lead and standardize life safety and emergency preparedness programs across all facilities in multiple states.

• Ensure compliance with CMS, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, OSHA, and varying state and local regulations.

• Conduct on-site life safety audits, mock surveys, and risk assessments across the organization.

• Travel extensively to facilities to support regulatory surveys, inspections, and corrective action plans.

• Serve as the corporate liaison with AHJs, fire marshals, and regulatory agencies across multiple jurisdictions.

• Oversee life safety compliance related to construction, renovations, and fire/life safety systems.

• Develop corporate policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure consistency across states.

• Track deficiencies, analyze trends, and report compliance status and risk mitigation strategies to executive leadership.

• Provide education and guidance to facility leadership, maintenance, and clinical teams.

• Support facilities during emergencies, disasters, and regulatory enforcement actions.

• 5+ years of life safety experience in long-term care required.

• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 101, CMS survey protocols, emergency preparedness requirements, and OSHA.

• Understanding of state-specific regulatory variations across multiple jurisdictions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

• Professional certifications (CHSP, CFPS, CSP, or equivalent) preferred.

• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

• Ability to travel extensively (50–75% or as required) across multiple states.

• Ability to perform on-site inspections, including walking facilities, accessing rooftops and mechanical spaces, and reviewing life safety systems.

• Flexibility to travel on short notice to support surveys or emergent regulatory needs.