Executive Director – Continuing Care Community | Abilene, TX
Senior Living & Healthcare Leadership Opportunity
Oaklake Search has been engaged by a highly regarded not-for-profit senior living provider to identify and appoint a visionary Executive Director for a large, multi-level care community based in Abilene, Texas.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a strategic and operational leader with deep experience in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), senior living campuses, or complex hospitality environments. The successful candidate will assume full accountability for operational excellence, fiscal stewardship, team leadership, and resident satisfaction.
The Opportunity
This Executive Director will lead a vibrant, multi-faceted community that includes independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services. The role requires a high-performing and emotionally intelligent executive who can translate vision into action, create a culture of service, and ensure best-in-class outcomes for residents, families, and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all facets of community operations, ensuring performance in compliance, service delivery, financials, occupancy, and staffing
Develop and manage annual operating budgets; monitor performance and implement strategies to meet revenue, margin, and quality targets
Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team across clinical, operational, and support functions
Serve as the face of the community—engaging regularly with residents, families, referral partners, and the wider regional network
Partner with sales and marketing leadership to develop and execute occupancy strategies and relationship-based outreach initiatives
Champion a proactive risk management culture in partnership with the broader senior leadership and compliance teams
Provide executive reporting to the board and home-office leadership, including operational KPIs, financial forecasts, and resident satisfaction trends
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a candidate who brings a depth of leadership experience and a genuine commitment to senior care:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (e.g., Healthcare Administration, Business, Hospitality)
Proven experience as Executive Director or Campus Administrator within a senior living, healthcare, or large-scale hospitality setting
Experience leading within a Life Plan / Entrance Fee community is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets, drive operational efficiencies, and build engaged teams
LNHA licensure preferred (or willingness to obtain)
High emotional intelligence, integrity, and a passion for service-led leadership
Compensation & Benefits
The role offers a competitive six-figure base salary with significant performance-based incentives and relocation assistance as required. Additional benefits include:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
Paid parental, family, and medical leave
Unlimited PTO policy with flexible scheduling
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please contact Howard Green at Oaklake Search - howard@oaklakesearch.com | 312-667-8014
