Director of Care Salary in Durham, North Carolina

How much does a Director of Care make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Care in Durham, NC is $89,897. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $57,893 to a high of $119,726, with most professionals earning between $73,145 and $105,511.

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Provide leadership, direction and skill development to direct reports (Clinical Services Managers, Registered Nurses, Advance Practice Nurses, Social Workers and administrative staff).

December 17, 2022

Monitors the outcomes of Resident Services activities by evaluating staff performance, ensuring compliance with community and State Regulations, and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources.

January 11, 2023

Manage overall warranty process of individual homeowners to ensure quality work of trades.

January 15, 2023

Participates in educational conferences and updates and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to areas of responsibilities.

March 21, 2023

Assures that all staff is fully informed on the answers to the most frequently asked questions by residents , families, and prospective families.

March 29, 2023

Attend monthly Faculty meetings with Program Director to include organization, administration, continuous review and revision of curriculum.

April 08, 2023

Develops and implements systems, policies and procedures for prospective, concurrent and retrospective case review, clinical practice guidelines, care maps, clinical protocols, and reporting quality of care issues identified during the utilization review process.

April 24, 2023

Assists and position residents into and out wheelchair, bed, stretcher, and stationary chair using proper body mechanics and staff assistance according to written procedures and ambulates residents.

May 09, 2023

Demonstrated skill in administrative performance, which includes expertise with communication, both written and oral, supervision of staff, documentation requirements, and service coordination.

May 11, 2023

Maintains a close working relationship with Executive Director and Director of Health Care to foster resident/ family support and resident welfare.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of Care in Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

73145

105511

89897

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

73292

105542

89901

What is the average salary for Director of Care in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Care in Durham, NC. The base salary for Director of Care ranges from $73,145 to $105,511 with the average base salary of $89,897. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,292 to $105,542 with the average total cash compensation of $89,901.

View Average Salary for Director of Care as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$89,897	$73,145 - $105,511
Bonus	$3	$147 - $31
Total Pay	$89,901	$73,292 - $105,542

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Care Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,215 - $104,169	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,663 - $106,258	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,663 - $106,258	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,528 - $100,294	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,519 - $101,723	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,844 - $100,748	COMPARE TO Durham, NC

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About Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...

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