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Administrator - LNHA

Elderwood
Elderwood Salary
Lancaster, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
Salary: Pay: up to $165,000 / year Overview:

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) - Elderwood at Lancaster


Lead with Purpose. Operate with Excellence. Build a Community.


Elderwood is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Administrator to lead the overall operations of our residential health care facility in Lancaster, NY. This role is ideal for a strong, people-centered leader who balances regulatory excellence, operational discipline, and compassionate care - while fostering a culture where residents feel respected and employees feel proud to serve.

As Administrator, you will have full responsibility for the clinical, operational, financial, compliance, and cultural leadership of the facility. You will partner closely with department leaders, physicians, consultants, and Elderwood Affiliates to ensure high-quality care, strong census performance, and a positive reputation within the Brockport community.

Why Elderwood:

  • A respected Elderwood facility with deep community roots
  • Strong organizational support from Elderwood's Owners and Operators
  • Opportunity to lead a full operation and make a meaningful impact
  • A culture that values leadership presence, accountability, and compassion
If you are a licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) who thrives in responsibility, values ethical leadership, and wants to build a stable, high-performing care environment - we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.
Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Free On-Site Parking, Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Responsibilities:

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) - What You’ll Lead:

Facility Operations & Compliance
  • Oversee all daily operations of the facility in accordance with state and federal regulations
  • Serve as the facility’s Designated Compliance Officer, ensuring an effective and active compliance program
  • Maintain readiness for surveys, audits, and inspections; lead corrective action as needed
  • Ensure infection control, safety programs, emergency preparedness, and disaster plans are current and effective
Resident Care & Quality
  • Ensure residents receive high-quality care that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life
  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, activities, and medical teams
  • Address resident and family concerns promptly, respectfully, and effectively
  • Promote consistent care planning, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance
Leadership & Culture
  • Lead, mentor, and hold accountable all department heads and administrative leaders
  • Set the standard for integrity, professionalism, service excellence, and ethical conduct
  • Encourage staff engagement, development, recognition, and continuous improvement
  • Build a culture where employees feel supported, valued, and aligned with Elderwood’s mission
Staffing, HR & Payroll Oversight
  • Oversee hiring, performance management, discipline, and termination of leadership staff
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and HR policies
  • Maintain oversight of payroll accuracy, timekeeping, benefits coordination, and employee inquiries
  • Support training programs, orientations, and ongoing education for all staff
Financial & Census Accountability
  • Maintain facility census at or near capacity while supporting safe admissions practices
  • Control operating expenses and meet budgetary goals
  • Oversee payroll, billing coordination, purchasing, and financial reporting to EAI
  • Safeguard resident funds and ensure accurate financial documentation
Community Presence & Reputation
  • Serve as the primary representative of the facility to families, referral partners, regulators, and the community
  • Strengthen the facility’s reputation through ethical leadership, transparency, and quality outcomes
  • Support volunteer engagement, ombudsman partnerships, and community involvement
Qualifications:
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) - What We’re Looking For:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required (healthcare or related field preferred)
  • Minimum two (2) years of management experience, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting
  • Active state-specific Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license required
  • Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, staff leadership, financial oversight, and operations
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to lead through trust, accountability, and clarity
  • A leadership style that is visible, ethical, calm under pressure, and people-centered
  • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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