Resident Care Director Salary in Portland, ME

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Resident Care Director in Portland, ME is $309,053. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $237,237 to $351,647, with most professionals earning between $171,852 and $390,427.

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What does a Resident Care Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Resident Care Director

Recruit and hire quality Care personnel to maintain an adequate and stable level of staffing to meet the needs of the community.

August 02, 2022

Actively participate in the development of the resident care service plans and assures the staff provides the needed care per service plan.

November 21, 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 19, 2023

Develops and implements training and education programs at both the cluster and organizational level.

February 22, 2023

Participates in development of new systems to result in customer/resident focused environment and company profitability.

March 02, 2023

Completes Resident assessments, develops and implements service plans and communicates these outcomes with resident and/or family member upon admission, and as often as is State mandated, no less than semi annually and as needed.

March 05, 2023

Assisting in overall direction, coordination and evaluation of Resident Services Director as well as services provided to the residents.

March 12, 2023

Schedule and reschedule staff using independent judgment and exercising discretion when creating the schedule and making determinations regarding granting employee requests for time off or other modifications in work schedules.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Resident Care Director in Portland, ME

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

237237

351647

309053

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

248246

356853

310067

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

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Resident Care Director in Portland, ME. The base salary for Resident Care Director ranges from $237,237 to $351,647 with the average base salary of $309,053. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $248,246 to $356,853 with the average total cash compensation of $310,067.

View Average Salary for Resident Care Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$309,053	$237,237 - $351,647
Bonus	$1,014	$11,009 - $5,206
Total Pay	$310,067	$248,246 - $356,853

* 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.

Resident Care Director Salary Near Portland, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $236,589 - $350,687	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $236,589 - $350,687	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $234,190 - $347,132	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $234,190 - $347,132	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $236,431 - $350,453	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $236,109 - $349,976	COMPARE TO Portland, ME

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About Portland, Maine

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...

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