Executive Director

Executive Director | Silvergate Senior Living | San MarcosSan Marcos, CA 92078 | Full Time | $135,000 to $160,000 per yearLead a Community Where Every Day MattersSilvergate San Marcos is looking for a proven senior living leader to take the community into its next chapter of growth. This is a high-visibility role for someone who loves being on the floor with residents and families, knows how to build a strong team, and has a track record of growing census and running a healthy P&L.Silvergate is part of AmeriCare Health & Retirement, Inc., a locally owned San Diego company headquartered in Solana Beach. We operate award-winning senior living communities across North County with more than 300 team members, and our culture is built on teamwork, compassion, and doing things the right way.What You’ll DoLead all day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of care, service, and safetyBe the face of the community for residents, families, staff, and local partners, with a visible, hands-on presenceRecruit, develop, and hold accountable a leadership team of 10+ department headsPartner with sales and marketing to drive occupancy, move-ins, and revenueOwn the budget: labor, expenses, vendor management, billing, and collectionsTrack census, staffing, and financial performance and act on the numbersOversee resident care and services for quality, consistency, and satisfactionResolve resident and family concerns with empathy and sound judgmentEnsure full compliance with RCFE licensing, state and local regulations, and company policyBuild a positive workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and heardWhat You Bring5+ years of progressive leadership in senior living, assisted living, healthcare, or hospitality, with real ownership of operations, financials, people, and resident experienceExecutive Director experience in a larger senior living community strongly preferredA track record of growing census in a competitive or challenging market, including lead conversion, move-ins, and resident retentionStrong financial acumen: budgeting, labor management, expense control, forecasting, and using metrics to make decisionsExperience leading 10 or more direct reports and building a high-performing cultureSolid knowledge of senior living and residential care compliance, including identifying risk and implementing corrective actionA hospitality-driven leadership style and the ability to build relationships with residents, families, physicians, vendors, and community partnersExcellent communication skills across all levels of the organizationComfort with resident management systems, CRM/sales platforms, scheduling tools, and Microsoft OfficeBachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, hospitality, gerontology, or related field (or equivalent experience)Current California RCFE Administrator certification requiredWhy SilvergateSalary of $135,000 to $160,000 + Performance BonusMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife/AD&D, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverageHealth Savings Account401(k) with a competitive employer matchA mission-driven, collaborative culture with local ownershipAmeriCare Health & Retirement, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification.