Executive Director

Our Carefree Living facility in Ely , MN is seeking an experienced and motivated Executive Director/Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) to support our assisted living community. At Carefree Living, we are proud to be a caring and supportive employer that values teamwork, communication, leadership, and professional growth. We are committed to delivering exceptional resident-centered care while supporting our employees through collaboration and operational excellence.

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of assisted living communities, including resident care, staffing, regulatory compliance, financial oversight, customer satisfaction, and operational leadership. This leadership role is ideal for a candidate who is confident managing assisted living operations while supporting teams and maintaining high standards of care and service.

Schedule: Full-time 8am-430pm day shift position with hours outside of that based on the needs of the facility

Salary: Exempt - Competitive wage based on experience.

Responsibilities Oversee daily operations of assisted living communities including clinical, administrative, dining, environmental, and staffing functions.

Provide leadership and support to managers and staff to ensure high-quality resident-centered care.

Maintain compliance with current county, state, and federal assisted living regulations.

Partner with the Director of Nursing to ensure services are delivered according to resident care plans.

Lead and support QAPI initiatives, safety programs, and operational improvement efforts.

Monitor and build census, maintain admissions activity, and CRM documentation.

Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources, hospitals, county workers, and community partners.

Participate in annual budgeting process and work with Executive team in developing new and creative ways to grow revenue and maximize operational profits to achieve the organization's operating and financial objectives. Monitor budget expenditures with managerial personnel throughout the year.

Support employee satisfaction through coaching, mentoring, scheduling support, and staff development.

Coordinate investigations, follow-up, and documentation related to complaints or regulatory concerns.

Maintain and update the facilities emergency preparedness binder, UDALSA etc.

Participate in strategic planning and leadership meetings

Maintain excellent communication with residents, families, staff, and corporate leadership.

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Leadership team

Qualifications Current Minnesota Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) license required or ability to obtain Previous Executive Director or assisted living leadership experience strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of Minnesota assisted living regulations and operations

Experience with staffing, budgeting, customer service, and regulatory compliance

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently while supporting a team-focused culture

Proficiency with Windows-based computer systems and Microsoft Office applications

Ability to travel locally or regionally as needed to trainings or meetings.

Benefits Flexible Schedules/Work-life balance

Competitive Wages

Paid Training

Customized orientation plan for your professional development

Employee Recognition Programs

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, company paid basic life and AD&D insurance

Flex Spending, Dependent Care & HSA options available

401K with employer match

Free meal when working

Paid Time Off and Sick Time

If you are a strong assisted living leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting residents and staff, we encourage you to apply.

Apply online: www.carefreeliving.com/careers

Carefree Living is an EOE/Drug Free/AA Employer.

Salary: $75000 - $80000 per year