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Executive Director – Assisted Living & Memory Care

Petersburg, VAOnsiteFull TimeDirector$100,000–$115,000 /yrPosted 15 days ago

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Required skills

  • Executive Director
  • Assisted Living Administrator
  • senior living operations leader
  • team development
  • employee retention
  • performance management
  • financial management
  • P&L oversight
  • budgeting
  • labor management

Nice to have

  • Assisted living experience
  • Memory care experience

Role summary

Spring Oak Tri-Cities is seeking an experienced Executive Director / Assisted Living Administrator for its community in Petersburg, Virginia. This hands-on leadership role requires managing daily operations, ensuring high standards in resident care, service, and safety. Responsibilities include recruiting and developing staff, managing financial performance (P&L, budgeting, labor costs), driving occupancy and revenue, and maintaining regulatory compliance with Virginia assisted living laws. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with residents, families, employees, and partners, addressing concerns promptly. A Virginia ALFA or NHA license is required, along with proven leadership and financial management skills.

Executive Director – Assisted Living & Memory Care Spring Oak Tri-Cities | Petersburg, VA
Base Salary: $100,000–$115,000 per year + Quarterly Performance Bonus Spring Oak Tri-Cities is seeking an experienced Executive Director / Assisted Living Administrator to lead our assisted living and memory care community in Petersburg, Virginia. We are looking for a hands-on leader who can build strong teams, deliver an exceptional resident experience, and drive operational and financial performance. Spring Oak is a growing, family-owned senior living organization guided by our motto, “Welcome to the Family.” Our community leaders receive support from an experienced corporate team.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily community operations, maintaining high standards for resident care, service, and safety.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a strong leadership team and staff.
  • Promote a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, and resident-centered care.
  • Manage community financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, labor costs, and expense control.
  • Drive occupancy, census growth, and revenue in partnership with the sales and marketing team.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance with Virginia assisted living requirements and ensure survey readiness.
  • Build trusting relationships with residents, families, employees, and community partners.
  • Address concerns promptly and provide hands-on support when needed.
  • Qualifications:

  • Current Virginia Assisted Living Facility Administrator (ALFA) license or Virginia Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license required.
  • Licensed Assisted Living Administrator (LALA) candidates must hold the applicable Virginia administrator license.
  • Proven leadership experience as an Executive Director, Assisted Living Administrator, or comparable senior living operations leader.
  • Assisted living and memory care experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in team development, employee retention, and performance management.
  • Strong financial management skills, including P&L oversight, budgeting, and labor management.
  • Experience improving occupancy, census, and community performance.
  • Strong knowledge of Virginia assisted living regulations and survey processes.
  • Excellent communication, judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Compensation & Benefits
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Great Place to Work® Certified: March 2026–March 2027
    Apply today to lead our team at Spring Oak Tri-Cities in Petersburg, Virginia.
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