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What does a senior living executive recruiter do?

A senior living executive recruiter sources, vets and places leadership talent for senior housing and senior care organizations. At MedBest, that means a structured search — sourcing, screening, reference checks and interviews — so clients typically meet only two elite candidates before making an offer. Because we work exclusively in senior living, every candidate we present already understands census, survey readiness, resident experience and the day-to-day realities of running a community.

Why hire a senior living recruiter instead of a generalist search firm?

A generalist firm can find executives; a senior living specialist knows which executives actually succeed in a community. MedBest has spent over two decades as senior living search consultants and recruits only in this industry, so we can judge whether a leader’s experience in assisted living, skilled nursing, CCRCs or memory care will transfer to your organization — and we can reach the passive, already-employed leaders a job posting never surfaces.

What is retained executive search, and how is it different from contingency recruiting?

With contingency recruiting, a fee is owed only when a candidate you hire starts. With retained executive search, you engage the firm up front to run a dedicated, exhaustive search for a business-critical role. MedBest offers both: the MedBest Advantage package covers most searches, while MedBest Retained Executive Search is built for C-suite and other mission-critical hires.

What makes MedBest Retained Executive Search different?

Retained searches add personality and behavioral testing on top of our standard screening, so you learn how a candidate is likely to respond to real workplace situations before you hire rather than after. That approach carries a 92% long-term success rate — which matters most when a bad executive hire would cost you census, staff and momentum.

How much does senior living executive recruiting cost?

Executive search is normally priced as a percentage of the placed executive’s first-year compensation, and the total depends on the role, the market and whether the search is retained or contingent. MedBest scopes and quotes each search individually. Call (727) 526-1294 and we will walk you through both packages and what your specific role would involve.

Which senior living executive roles does MedBest recruit for?

MedBest recruits across the C-suite, VP and regional, director and community leadership levels — including CEO, COO, CFO, CNO, CHRO and Chief People Officer; Vice President, divisional and regional executives; Executive Director; Nursing Home Administrator; Assisted Living Administrator; Personal Care Administrator; Director of Nursing; Memory Care Director; Director of Resident Services; Wellness Director; Infection Preventionist; MDS Coordinator; Sales & Marketing Director; and Operations, Accounting & Finance, IT, Culinary and Maintenance leadership.

What types of senior living organizations does MedBest serve?

MedBest serves assisted living, independent living, 55+ communities and senior housing, CCRC and Life Plan Communities, skilled nursing and long-term care, memory care, and home care and hospice — plus the industry vendors and ancillary product and service providers that support them.

Does MedBest place interim senior living leaders?

Yes. MedBest places interim executives when a leadership seat opens unexpectedly, when a permanent search is still underway, or when a community is working through a transition. Interim roles include Interim Executive Director, Interim Nursing Home Administrator, Interim Assisted Living Administrator, Interim Director of Nursing, Interim Resident Services Director and Interim MDS Coordinator.

When should we start an executive search?

Start as soon as you know a seat will open. The strongest senior living executives are usually employed and are not scanning job boards, so reaching them takes deliberate outreach rather than a posting. If the seat is already empty, an interim leader can hold the community steady while the permanent search runs, so you are never forced into a rushed hire.

Does MedBest recruit senior living executives nationwide?

Yes. MedBest recruits nationwide, with offices in Tampa, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Boulder, Colorado.

How do we get started with MedBest?

Call (727) 526-1294 or complete the contact form on this page. A senior living search consultant will follow up to scope the role, the timeline and which package fits the search.