Regional Wellness Director - Senior Living StoryPoint Group / CommonSail Investment Group 80% Travel Required Between Communities in Texas and Tennessee RN License Required The Regional Wellness Director oversees clinical and wellness operations across multiple senior living communities. This role supports Wellness Leaders in maintaining compliance, delivering quality care, and building strong teams. It requires frequent travel, strong leadership, and expertise in nursing standards and state regulations, while also promoting company culture and collaboration across community and regional teams. Required Experience Active compact RN license/ability to obtain compact Proven leadership and supervisory experience in healthcare settings. Passion and compassion for working with the senior population, particularly those affected by Alzheimer�s and dementia. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present to groups and collaborate across multiple teams. Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate and resolve complex, variable situations. Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks in senior living or healthcare. Ability to travel extensively and adapt to changing schedules and priorities. Primary Responsibilities Travel between communities 80% of the time; flexibility in scheduling is essential. Support, coach, and mentor Wellness Leaders to effectively lead their teams and uphold company standards. Ensure communities are in compliance with all state-specific regulations and company policies. Actively participate in the Excellence Review rotation to ensure quality and compliance benchmarks are met. Promote and nurture our 1440 Mission and company culture across all communities. Ensure consistent application and adherence to Board of Nursing standards and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Oversee training attendance and participation in ongoing initiatives, huddles, and trainings. Monitor performance metrics and provide accountability for Wellness Leaders in achieving operational and clinical goals. Coordinate/support in coverage during leadership vacancies in wellness departments. Participate in care conferences as needed Collaborate with community leaders and regional partners to problem-solve and address resident needs. Lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of training for new and current Wellness Leaders. Interview and hire wellness leadership within approved staffing budgets. Stay current on licensure and continuing education requirements. General Working Conditions This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required. This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty. Equal Opportunity Employer
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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.
Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction — all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.
What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises — end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the DFW market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.
What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day
Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.
A typical day starts with a census and staffing review — confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.
Afternoons often shift to administrative work — reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days — the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.
DFW Area Salary Data
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of
$58.48/hr ($121,638/yr).
The typical range is $44.34 – $75.25/hr
(25th–75th percentile).
Entry Level (10th)$65,520/yr
DFW Median$121,638/yr
Experienced (90th)$204,838/yr
vs. National Median-1.8%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area).
Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.