Executive Director - Stockton, CA, 95209

Position Summary:

The Executive Director provides visionary leadership and operational oversight for one of Eskaton’s managed communities, O’Connor Woods (OCW). OCW is a gated Life Plan Community/CCRC located in Stockton, CA encompassing 34 acres of park-like surroundings. The Executive Director’s role is responsible for ensuring an exceptional resident experience, maintaining strong occupancy across all levels of care, fostering a positive and engaged workplace culture, and ensuring financial sustainability. The Executive Director leads a high-performing management team, upholds the highest standards of care and support in independent, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. This position also implements effective risk management strategies to ensure consistent practices and processes are in place. This position reports to Eskaton leadership and is the primary liaison to the OCW Board of Directors that meets up to six times per year. The Executive Director ensures the community thrives as a preferred destination for successful aging.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Gerontology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or a Life Plan Community/CCRC.
• Having a California Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) License preferred but not required.
• Requires a current RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) certification.
• Strong experience managing multi-level care environments, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, operations, financial management, and regulatory compliance in a senior living setting.

Knowledge & Skills:

• California Regulatory & Compliance Expertise
• Leadership & Operational Excellence
• Clinical & Wellness Leadership
• Risk Management & Crisis Response
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Physical Effort & Working Conditions:

• Environment: Office and residential community setting; frequent movement across campus required.
• Mobility: Must be able to traverse long distances across the campus, navigate multiple floors, and access all areas of the community.
• Physical Demands: Occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs. for event setup, emergency response, or resident engagement.
• Hours: Full-time; on-call availability required for emergency situations, resident issues, and crisis management.
• Travel: Some travel required for industry conferences, professional development, and corporate meetings.
• Location-Specific Considerations: Stockton, CA

Additional Requirements:

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment. Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.