Assisted Living Staffing & Executive Recruiting
The best leaders are rarely looking. We know where to find them.
Premier Search has spent 25 years staffing assisted living organizations with the executive and clinical leaders who define quality of care. Executive Directors, Wellness Directors, Regional Directors, and C-suite leaders — placed nationwide, with qualified candidates in 3 to 7 days.
25+
Years Staffing Assisted Living Organizations
3–7
Days to Qualified Candidates
100%
Confidential Search
Executive Director
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Regional Director of Operations
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VP of Operations
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Director of Admissions
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C-Suite Leadership
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Wellness Director
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Assisted Living
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Senior Living
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Post-Acute Care
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Director of Resident Services
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Director of Sales & Marketing
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Executive Director • Regional Director of Operations • VP of Operations • Director of Admissions • C-Suite Leadership • Wellness Director • Assisted Living • Senior Living • Post-Acute Care • Director of Resident Services • Director of Sales & Marketing •
Roles We Place
Every leadership role. Every level of care.
We place every leadership role in assisted living — from Executive Director and Director of Admissions to Regional Director, VP of Operations, and C-suite.
Executive Director
RCFE-licensed operators who run compliant, high-performing assisted living communities. We place EDs who stabilize culture, retain staff, and drive occupancy.
Wellness Director
Leaders who oversee resident health programs, fitness, and preventive care — a growing priority for assisted living communities focused on aging in place.
Director of Admissions
Sales and admissions leaders who build census, manage referral relationships, and convert inquiries into move-ins. One of the highest-impact hires in assisted living.
Director of Resident Services
Care coordination leaders who oversee resident wellness, service plans, and daily quality of life — ensuring compliance and family satisfaction across the community.
Activities Director
Engagement leaders who build and run programming that improves resident quality of life, reduces isolation, and directly impacts family satisfaction and retention.
Regional Director of Operations
Multi-site operators who can hold a portfolio together, drive performance, and develop the site-level leaders beneath them.
Director of Sales & Marketing
Leaders who develop referral networks, manage community outreach, and build the occupancy pipeline that sustains long-term census growth.
VP of Operations & C-Suite
Senior operational and executive leaders for growing assisted living platforms — VP, COO, CEO, and ownership group placements nationwide.
Every stage of the search is handled with precision, urgency, discretion, and deep industry insight.
How We Work
Step 1 • Understanding Your Organization
Every assisted living community operates differently. Before outreach begins, we take the time to understand your operational realities, leadership dynamics, culture, and the specific demands of your resident population.
Step 2 • Targeted Outreach
We reach out directly to experienced assisted living leaders — including candidates who are highly regarded in the field but not actively pursuing new opportunities.
Step 3 • Rigorous Candidate Evaluation
Strong resumes only tell part of the story. Every candidate is evaluated on leadership ability, operational performance, communication style, RCFE compliance knowledge, and cultural fit.
Step 4 • Support Through Hire
Premier Search stays closely involved through the entire hiring process — scheduling, references, offer coordination, and transition support included.
“My goal has never been to fill a vacancy. It has been to secure the leadership that defines the quality of care.”
Why Premier Search
Why assisted living operators choose us
25 Years in Assisted Living
Not a generalist staffing firm. Assisted living is where we built our reputation and where our relationships run deepest.
The leaders you actually want are not responding to job posts. We reach them through direct relationships built over 25 years placing assisted living leadership nationwide.
Access to Candidates Not on the Market
Full Confidentiality from Day One
Sensitive transitions, planned replacements, and RCFE compliance situations require discretion. We treat every search that way from the first conversation.
Speed and Precision
3 to 7 days to qualified candidates. Not because we cut corners — because we know exactly who to call. The search starts the day you engage us.