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Regional Director of Operations Recruiting.

Multi-site P&L operations leaders for senior living, home care, and rehab group operators.

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The thesis

What this search actually requires.

A Regional Director of Operations (RDO) manages facility-level Executive Directors, drives census/occupancy, manages regional budgets, and oversees regional regulatory compliance. They act as the bridge between executive leadership and facility operators.

We target passive regional managers with strong operations track records in your specific setting (senior living vs home care vs therapy). We verify their P&L performance and NHA licensing where applicable.

Compensation

Regional Director of Operations comp ranges in 2026.

Typical 2026 ranges for the Regional Director of Operations role. Specific comp is benchmarked per engagement against peer companies and the candidate's track record.

  • Regional Operations Director (4–10 sites) base: $140,000–$200,000
  • Regional VP of Operations (10–25 sites) base: $180,000–$260,000+
  • Total compensation typically includes regional EBITDA and occupancy growth bonuses
How the search runs

Five steps, end-to-end.

From kickoff to closed offer, run by the senior headhunter you meet on the first call.

  1. Kickoff to define region scope, site count, and budget targets

  2. Regional mapping of operations managers; direct outreach

  3. Shortlist presentation with verified regional P&L metrics

  4. Operations and leadership chemistry interviews

  5. Executive reference checks, offer construction, and close

Industries we run this in

Where the Regional Director of Operations search lives.

The industries where this role profile shows up most often on our desk.

FAQ

Regional Director of Operations search,
specifically.

The questions hiring leaders ask in the first scoping call.

Do you require Regional Directors to be licensed Administrators?
For skilled nursing, yes, most states require a licensed NHA for operations oversight. For assisted living and home care, it is preferred but not always required. We align on this at scoping.
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