Regional Director of Operations Senior Living

Recruiting Partner: Samantha McDermott

Peoria, Illinois | Healthcare Services | Not Remote | $115,000 to $125,000 | Job ID: 183534

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Regional Director of Operations Senior Living

Location: Peoria, IL and Surrounding Communities

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Regional Director of Operations to oversee multiple assisted living and memory care communities throughout Central Illinois. This is an opportunity to join a growing, family-operated senior living organization that values strong leadership, operational excellence, and resident-centered care.

Benefits and Compensation

  • $115,000–$125,000 annual base salary
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Company vehicle
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Continuing education reimbursement opportunities
  • Internal advancement and professional growth
  • Supportive, family-oriented company culture

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of multisite operational leadership experience
  • Senior living, assisted living, memory care, or long-term care management background
  • Strong financial management, budgeting, and operational performance skills
  • Experience managing staffing, employee performance, and regulatory compliance
  • Knowledge of occupancy development and resident satisfaction
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned region

What You'll Be Doing

  • Partner with community leaders to improve occupancy, financial performance, and employee retention.
  • Coach and develop Executive Directors and local leadership teams.
  • Identify operational challenges and implement sustainable improvements.
  • Guide communities through regulatory surveys, compliance initiatives, and corrective action plans.
  • Evaluate financial reports, labor costs, and budgets to improve profitability.
  • Support complex resident and family situations while maintaining exceptional care standards.
  • Collaborate with corporate leadership on operational initiatives and organizational growth.

Preferred Background and Skills

  • Regional leadership experience within assisted living or memory care
  • Experience overseeing multiple communities and developing leadership teams
  • Familiarity with dementia care and resident safety initiatives
  • Proven success improving census, employee retention, and operational results
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities

If you're a proactive senior living leader who enjoys developing teams, solving problems, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to connect!

 

JOB ID: 183534

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