Richard Taylor

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with over 20 years of leadership experience in skilled nursing and long-term care operations. Proven success in census development, regulatory compliance, and turnaround management, including elevating CMS ratings from 1-star to 5-star. Strong background in multi-facility operations, revenue growth, staff development, and financial oversight.

Administrator - Ahva Care of Stickney (Formerly Pershing Gardens)

(2018-01)

Provide executive leadership for skilled nursing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and financial performance. Lead census development initiatives, staff training, and quality assurance programs while maintaining strong community and referral relationships.

Regional Director of Operations - SAVA Senior Care

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

• Provided strategic leadership and operational oversight to multiple skilled nursing facilities
• Led turnaround initiatives in underperforming facilities to restore stability and quality outcomes
• Droved census growth strategies and strengthened community partnerships
• Ensured full compliance with CMS regulations, federal, state, and local regulations
• Mentored and developed Administrators, fostering culture-building, accountability and leadership growth
• Established quality assurance and performance improvement standards
• Analyzed operational trends and implemented sustainable cost-control systems

Administrator - Pershing Gardens Healthcare Center

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

Managed daily operations of skilled nursing facility with focus on regulatory compliance and quality care.

• Oversaw facility budgets and monitored financial performance
• Led marketing initiatives to meet and exceed occupancy and revenue targets
• Supervised care plans, MDS processes, and interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Directed staff training and in-service education programs

Assistant Administrator - Oak Park Healthcare

(2009-01 - 2013-12)

• Supervised marketing, admissions, and community outreach programs
• Oversaw Medicaid and managed care processes and contracts
• Managed dietary and housekeeping departments
• Supported budget oversight and operational compliance

Financial Rep Director - Lexington Health Care Corporation

(2003-01 - 2009-12)

• Managed Medicaid, Medicare, and managed care reimbursement processes
• Oversaw managed care contracts and payer relations
• Educated staff on HIQA calculations and reimbursement structures
• Monitored accounts receivable and financial performance

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Eastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - History - Eastern Illinois University