The Premier Senior Living Executive Search Firm

Serving the Industry for Over 25 Years

Partnering to Build the future for Clients and Candidates

Recruit proven leaders for the roles that shape your organization. Jeff Harris & Associates helps senior living organizations nationwide identify and hire CEOs, executive directors, operations, finance, clinical, sales, marketing and human resources leaders.

99%

Retained Search Fill Rate

94%

Business With Repeat Clients

28-Day

Fill Rate

96%

Offer Acceptance Rate

After investing extensive time and resources to understand our clients’ needs, we partner with them every step of the way from creating search materials, developing a search strategy, placing ads, and qualifying candidates through an extensive assessment process.

To engage us in a Priority search, clients pay a nominal refundable engagement fee per search. This payment guarantees that we will present our client with three qualified candidates within 15 business days, and we will provide a 90 day replacement guarantee.

Contingency search is an option recommended when the client will assume responsibility for a majority of the screening and vetting process, and when an employer anticipates interviewing candidates from multiple sources and/or when the hiring needs are less urgent.

Who We Serve

About Us

Jeff Harris & Associates provides executive recruiting and search services that source top-tier talent for the nation’s leading senior living communities and generate lasting partnerships on both sides of the hiring equation. Whether you are an employer looking to take your organization to the next level or a candidate looking to advance your career, we invite you to explore the JHA advantage and how it can benefit you.

Client Testimonials

Jeff Harris & Associates partnered with us to recruit an exceptional operator who was ultimately responsible for orchestrating a $3 Million turnaround of our region. Results like that speak for themselves.

President

Texas

In today’s economy, every dollar spent must produce tangible results. Jeff Harris & Associates specializes in our industry and presents the highest caliber of candidates. Their accuracy in meeting our needs saves us time and money.

Vice President of Human Resources

Chicago, Illinois

Jeff Harris & Associates has provided our community with the consultative, professional approach of a retained search firm, within a contingency framework. They partnered with us to attract and hire an incredible candidate. But unlike retained search firms, we didn’t pay until we knew we had the results we were looking for.

Chief Executive Officer

Maryland

What’s New

Why good senior living leaders leave even when they like the organization


October 19, 2026

It's easy to assume that when a good employee leaves, something must have gone wrong. But sometimes, even people who genuinely like their jobs decide it's time for a change. Understanding why people leave, and what might convince them to stay, means looking beyond the exit interview, according to Cathy Stewart, Senior Managing Partner at Jeff Ha

Why a bigger paycheck isn’t always a better job offer: How to assess a new opportunity beyond salary


October 19, 2026

Salary is an obvious consideration when evaluating a new job offer. But while a bigger paycheck is always welcome, it's not the only thing that determines whether a role is worth taking. A new position might offer a clearer path to leadership, more flexibility or benefits that make everyday life easier. And even when a prospective employer can't

From values to action: How to build an employer culture people actually believe in


September 19, 2026

For many, “culture” is one of the biggest selling points when it comes to joining or staying with a company. But ask an employee what their company's values mean in practice, and they may struggle to identify them. “All companies tend to have their missions and values, you know, put on the wall in nice, pretty frames, and most of their emp

Layoffs: How to Turn an Unexpected Career Setback into an Opportunity


September 19, 2026

Losing a job can feel like a failure, particularly when it is unexpected. But even strong executives can be laid off during their careers; it doesn't automatically define their capability. According to Jeff Harris, CEO of Jeff Harris & Associates, a layoff can actually be an opportunity to reassess your career, something people rarely have time

The Difference Between an Available Candidate and the Right One


August 24, 2026

Why Passive Candidates Matter in Senior Living Executive Search When organizations begin a senior living executive search, it’s easy to assume the strongest candidates will be the people actively applying for new positions. But many of the most qualified executives are not searching for a job at all. According to Cathy Stewart, Senior Managin

How Senior Living Boards Can Support a Successful CEO Search


August 24, 2026

Few responsibilities entrusted to a senior living board are more consequential than choosing the organization’s next CEO. The right leader can impact an organization’s culture, financial performance, strategic direction, quality of care, and resident experience for years to come. A bad choice can be just as consequential, not only to the organi
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