We are not recruiters.

We are a Hiring Accuracy System.

27 Years of Success

1,500 + Searches Completed

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Candidates Presented Within 10-15 Days
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Retention After 2 Years
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Fill Rate Over The Last 5 Years
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Offer Acceptance

EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT
for the

Senior Living Industry

Assisted Living/Memory Care | Skilled Nursing | Continuum Care Retirement Communities
Independent Living | Hospice | Behavior Health | For Profit & Not For Profit

Sanford Rose Associates – The Zike Group is a member of Sanford Rose Associates a Top 10 Executive Search Firm by Hunt Scanlon

Senior Living

Skilled Nursing

Home Health & Hospice

Behavioral Health

Hospitality

OUR VALUED CLIENTS

The recruiting industry sells résumés.

We deliver accuracy.

Most firms measure success at the offer letter. We measure it at year two, year five, and beyond — because a hire that doesn’t endure isn’t a hire at all. The Hiring Accuracy Search System is our answer to an industry that has confused activity with outcome.

Sanford Rose Associates – The Zike Group is a member of Sanford Rose Associates.
Forbes Ranks Sanford Rose Associates in the
Top 20 Best Search Firms” out of 13,000 firms in the US.

Employers

Why Choose Us

Candidates

85%

Product Quality Index

92%

Energy Generation

Senior Living

Over the last 27 years, we have successfully placed over 1,500 C-Level, VP, Regional, and Community-level executives in the Senior Living Space, Hospitality, Home Health & Hospice, Skilled Nursing, and Behavioral Health continuums. The Foundational skills for the Hospitality and Senior Living industries are interchangeable, making it easy for qualified executives to shift from one Industry to the other.

This experience reflects our understanding of your need to fill positions quickly with high-quality candidates, thereby reducing the income loss that occurs from having a position open too long. This is demonstrated by the following:

  • Speed of Delivery – 3 candidates presented within 10 to 15 days
  • 91.6% retention rate after 2 years
  • 80% retention rate after 5 years

Skilled Nursing

For nearly three decades, we’ve specialized in high-stakes leadership placement, delivering over 1,500 executives across the Skilled Nursing, Senior Living, Home Health & Hospice, Behavioral Health, and Hospitality continuums. We understand that every day a key seat sits empty, your revenue and operational stability are at risk.

 

Our process is engineered to eliminate that vacancy gap without sacrificing quality:

  • Rapid Deployment: Expect three qualified candidates on your desk within 10 to 15 days.
  • Proven Longevity: Our placements stick, boasting a 91.6% retention rate at the two-year mark.
  • Long-Term Impact: 80% of our executives are still leading their organizations after five years.

Whether you are seeking C-Suite leadership, regional operations experts or facility level executives, we provide the speed you need and the stability you deserve.

Home Health & Hospice

For 27 years, we have specialized in placing high-impact leadership—from C-suite and VP roles to Regional and Community-level executives. Our expertise spans the critical sectors of Home Health & Hospice, Skilled Nursing, Senior Living, Behavioral Health, and Hospitality.

We recognize that every day an executive seat remains vacant, your organization faces operational instability and lost revenue. Our proven model is designed to minimize this “vacancy gap” by delivering elite talent with unmatched speed and long-term stability:

  • Accelerated Delivery: We present 3 qualified candidates within just 10 to 15 days—significantly faster than the 90-120 day industry average for executive roles.
  • Exceptional Longevity: Our placements are built to last, with a 91.6% retention rate after two years.
  • Sustained Impact: 80% of our executives remain in their roles after five years, ensuring continuity and growth for your communities.

With over 1,500 successful placements, we don’t just fill positions; we secure the future of your leadership team.

Behavioral Health

For more than 27 years, we have successfully placed over 1,500 C-level, Vice President, Regional, and Community-level executives within the Behavioral Health sector. This depth of experience demonstrates our clear understanding of the urgency behind every search—delivering exceptional leaders quickly to help prevent revenue loss and operational strain caused by prolonged vacancies. Our performance is reflected in the following:

  • Speed of Delivery – 3 candidates presented within 10 to 15 days
  • 91.6% retention rate after 2 years
  • 80% retention rate after 5 years

Hospitality

We have nearly three decades of specialization in high-stakes leadership placement, delivering over 1,500 executives across the Hospitality, Senior Living, Home Health & Hospice, Skilled Nursing, and Behavioral Health continuums. The foundational skills required in both the Hospitality and Senior Living industries are highly transferable, allowing qualified candidates from one sector to seamlessly transition into the other.

We recognize that every day a key seat sits empty, your organization’s revenue and operational stability are at risk. Our process is specifically engineered to eliminate that vacancy gap without sacrificing the quality required for these service-oriented industries:

  • Rapid Deployment: Expect three qualified candidates on your desk within 10 to 15 days.
  • Proven Longevity: Our placements stick, boasting a 91.6% retention rate at the two-year mark.
  • Long-Term Impact: 80% of our executives are still leading their organizations after five years.

Positions Filled

Hire Talent from the “top 5%” of Industries

Senior Living

C-Level

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Nursing Officer
  • President
  • Chief Finance Officer
  • Chief Accounting Officer
  • Chief HR Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Chief Brand Officer
  • Chief Investment Officer

Corporate

  • VP of Operations
  • VP of Acquisitions
  • VP of Nursing
  • VP of Wellness
  • VP of Marketing
  • VP of Sales
  • VP of Accounting
  • VP of Finance
  • VP of Financial Analysis
  • Controller
  • VP of Human Resource
  • VP of Talent Acquisition
  • VP of Patient Experience
  • VP of Life Enrichment
  • VP of Plant Operations
  • Corporate Chef
  • Regional VP of Operations
  • Regional Executive Director
  • Regional Director of Clinical Services
  • Regional Director of HR
  • Regional Director of Marketing and Sales
  • Regional Director of Plant Operations
  • Regional Director of Culinary
  • Executive Director
  • Assistant Executive Director
  • Director of Clinical Services
  • Director of Sales
  • Director of Marketing
  • Director of Business Development

Skilled Nursing

C-Level

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Nursing Officer
  • President
  • Chief Finance Officer
  • Chief Accounting Officer
  • Chief HR Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Chief Brand Officer
  • Chief Investment Officer

Corporate

  • VP of Operations
  • VP of Acquisitions
  • VP of Nursing
  • VP of Compliance
  • VP of Quality Assurance
  • VP of Clinical Reimbursement
  • VP of Marketing
  • VP of Sales
  • VP of Accounting
  • VP of Finance
  • VP of Reimbursement
  • VP of Financial Analysis
  • Controller
  • VP of Human Resource
  • VP of Talent Acquisition
  • VP of Patient Experience
  • VP of Plant Operations
  • Corporate Chef
  • Regional VP of Operations
  • Regional Administrator
  • Regional Nurse Consultant
  • Regional Director of Clinical Reimbursement
  • Regional Director of HR
  • Regional Director of Marketing and Sales
  • Regional Director of Plant Operations
  • Executive Director – CCRC
  • Administrator
  • Director of Nursing
  • Director of Sales & Marketing
  • Revenue Cycle Manager

Home Health & Hospice

C-Level

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Clinical Officer
  • President
  • Chief Finance Officer
  • Chief HR Officer

Corporate

  • VP of Operations
  • VP of Clinical Services
  • VP of Palliative Care Services
  • VP of Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • VP of Business Development
  • Vice President of Community Relations
  • VP of Accounting
  • VP of Finance
  • VP of Financial Analysis
  • Controller
  • VP of Human Resource
  • VP of Talent Acquisition
  • VP of Technology
  • Regional VP of Operations
  • Regional Director of Clinical Services
  • Regional Director of Business Development
  • Administrator
  • Director of Clinical Services
  • Director of Sales & Marketing

Behavioral Health

C-Level

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Nursing Officer
  • President
  • Chief Finance Officer
  • Chief Accounting Officer
  • Chief HR Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer

Corporate

  • VP of Operations
  • VP of Strategic Operations
  • VP of Nursing
  • VP of Compliance
  • VP of Patient Safety
  • VP of Process Improvement & Quality
  • VP of Admissions
  • VP of Intake & Utilization
  • VP of Marketing
  • VP of Accounting
  • VP of Finance
  • VP of Financial Analysis
  • Controller
  • VP of Human Resource
  • VP of Talent Acquisition
  • VP of Plant Operations
  • Regional VP of Operations
  • Regional Nurse Consultant
  • Regional Director of HR
  • Regional Director of Marketing and Sales
  • Regional Director of Plant Operations
  • Behavioral Health Administrator
  • VP of Nursing
  • Director of Nursing
  • Director of Patient Safety
  • Director of Process Improvement
  • Director of Sales & Marketing
  • Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychiatric Nurse
  • Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric-Mental Health)
  • Psychologist
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Pharmacist

Hospitality

C-Level

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
  • Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
  • Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
  • Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

VP and Corporate

  • VP of Operations
  • VP of Marketing
  • VP of Sales
  • VP of Sales & Marketing
  • VP of Brand
  • VP of Digital Marketing
  • VP of Revenue Management
  • VP of Finance
  • VP of Accounting
  • VP of Food & Beverage
  • VP of Asset Management
  • VP of Development
  • Controller
  • Corporate Sales Executive
  • Loyalty & CRM Director
  • Regional Operations Manager
  • Regional Director of Operations
  • Regional Sales Director
  • Regional Revenue Manager
  • Regional Food & Beverage Director
  • Regional Facilities Manager
  • General Manager
  • Hotel Manager
  • Resort Manager
  • Director of Sales
  • Sales Manager
  • Senior Sales Manager
  • Finance Manager
  • Accounting Manager
  • Food and Beverage Manager
  • Restaurant General Manager
  • Executive Chef
  • Banquet Manager
  • Bar Manager
  • Wine Director / Sommelier