We are an Atlanta-based business seeking a Senior Research Consultant specializing in Elder Care Compliance & Regulatory Strategy. This Consultant will lead a comprehensive review and mapping of regulatory and compliance requirements across the United States.
The primary objective of this short-term contracted engagement is to design and establish a detailed state-by-state compliance matrix (Industry Compliance Audit) that outlines:
· Regulatory requirements and oversight structures
· Initial and ongoing workforce training, certification requirements specific to senior/elder-care
· Key regulatory agency contacts by state and region
The ideal candidate is a former regional or national director within a large senior living or multi-state elder care platform who understands the operational realities of regulatory compliance and workforce training at scale. S/He has worked across multiple states, navigated inspections, and built systems that scale. This individual has translated complex regulatory environments into structured, actionable systems designed for the senior/elder care workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory & Compliance Mapping
- Identify, document, and prioritize state-by-state regulatory and licensure requirements for:
- Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs)
- Independent Living Communities
- Memory Care Units
- Home Care / Home Health Services
- Analyze variations across states related to:
- Licensing requirements
- Staffing ratios and credentialing
- Clinical oversight standards
- Resident rights regulations
- Safety, reporting, inspection, and enforcement requirements
- Medicaid waiver programs (where applicable)
- Document renewal cycles, audit frequency, and enforcement mechanisms
Compliance Matrix Development
- Build a structured, scalable compliance matrix that includes:
- Regulatory authority by state
- Governing agency names and departments
- Key contacts and reporting channels
- Required documentation and submission processes
- Timelines, renewal cycles, and approval pathways
- Develop a comparative framework highlighting key regulatory differences across states
- Identify opportunities for standardization where feasible
Agency & Stakeholder Identification
- Identify and document primary oversight agencies and regulatory bodies in each state
- Map escalation pathways and key departmental contacts
- Where relevant, outline intersections with federal oversight bodies (e.g., CMS, Medicaid)
Strategic Advisory
- Provide insight into regulatory risk areas for multi-state operators
- Identify compliance trends and emerging regulatory shifts
- Recommend operational structures and workforce development strategies that support multi-state compliance alignment, including initial and ongoing training and certification
- Integrate risk mitigation considerations into workforce training frameworks
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of senior leadership experience in one or more of the following:
- Assisted Living
- Senior Living
- Home Care / Home Health
- Multi-site elder care operations
- Director-level (or higher) leadership experience within:
- A large, assisted living platform OR
- A multi-state senior care delivery system
- Demonstrated experience overseeing regulatory compliance across multiple states
- Deep familiarity with state-level elder care licensing and regulatory structures
- Proven ability to interpret regulatory language and translate requirements into operational frameworks
- Experience working directly with state surveyors, inspectors, and/or regulatory agencies
- Strong strategic, analytical, and documentation skills
- Must be able to pass a Georgia background check
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building compliance programs from the ground up
- Prior consulting experience
- Exposure to Medicaid waiver programs and reimbursement structures
- Legal or compliance credentials (e.g., CHC, RN, LNHA, JD)
Work Arrangement
- 2-3 month contract engagement
- Flexible hours with defined milestones and deliverables, including:
- Weekly progress updates
- Executive-level summary presentations of findings
- Remote position (U.S.-based required; occasional travel may be requested)
- Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
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