Senior Living Activities Coordinator

Career Guide

A Senior Living Activities Coordinator plans and leads daily programs that keep older adults active, connected, and engaged. The role blends event planning, relationship building, and resident support while working closely with care teams and families.

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Key Responsibilities

Plan a monthly activity calendar that fits resident interests and abilities
Lead group activities such as games, music, crafts, and fitness
Coordinate special events such as parties, outings, and holiday programs
Encourage resident participation through one to one outreach
Adapt activities for different mobility, vision, hearing, and memory needs
Coordinate volunteers, performers, and community partners
Track attendance and resident feedback to improve programs
Support new resident welcome and social integration
Maintain supplies, manage activity spaces, and support safety practices
Document participation notes when required by the community
Communicate schedules clearly to residents, families, and staff
Follow budget guidelines for activity spending

Top Skills for Success

Event Planning

Group Facilitation

Communication

Empathy

Time Management

Creativity

Organization

Conflict De-escalation

Budget Management

Dementia Care Awareness

Activity Programming for Older Adults

Resident Engagement

Volunteer Coordination

Safety and Risk Awareness

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Activities Director

Life Enrichment Director

Resident Engagement Manager

Memory Care Activities Specialist

Wellness Coordinator

Transition Opportunities

Resident Services Coordinator Community Relations Coordinator Admissions Coordinator

Program Manager for Nonprofit Services

Recreation Therapist

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Dementia CommunicationCalendar DesignBudget TrackingDocumentation StandardsVolunteer RecruitmentOutcome Measurement

Development SuggestionsBuild a repeatable planning process using a monthly calendar template, a simple budget tracker, and resident preference notes. Ask to shadow memory care staff to improve communication approaches, and track a few basic outcomes such as attendance and resident feedback to show program impact.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$32,000 to $40,000

Mid Level$40,000 to $52,000

Senior Level$52,000 to $65,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand. Hiring is supported by an aging population and continued growth in senior living communities, with increased focus on wellbeing and social connection.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Brookdale Senior LivingSunrise Senior LivingAtria Senior LivingErickson Senior LivingFive Star Senior LivingHoliday by AtriaLife Care ServicesGenesis HealthCareEnlivantNational Church Residences

Industry Sectors

Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareSkilled NursingContinuing Care Retirement CommunitiesNonprofit Senior Services

Recommended Next Steps

Collect resident interest surveys and use results to refresh the activity calendar

Create a quarterly event plan with themes, supply lists, and staffing needs

Set up a simple attendance and feedback tracking system

Build partnerships with local libraries, schools, and community groups for low cost programming

Complete training in dementia communication and basic safety practices

Prepare a small portfolio with sample calendars, event flyers, and impact highlights for future promotions