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Role Description

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. 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

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

Location

• Atlanta, Georgia (Remote)

Employment Type

• Contractor

Minimum Experience

• Senior Manager/Supervisor