Shelter manager vs assisted living manager

The differences between shelter managers and assisted living managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a shelter manager and an assisted living manager. Additionally, an assisted living manager has an average salary of $47,627, which is higher than the $36,640 average annual salary of a shelter manager.

The top three skills for a shelter manager include crisis intervention, safety planning and client intake. The most important skills for an assisted living manager are quality care, state regulations, and customer service.

Shelter manager vs assisted living manager overview

	Shelter Manager	Assisted Living Manager
Yearly salary	$36,640	$47,627
Hourly rate	$17.62	$22.90
Growth rate	12%	12%
Number of jobs	10,156	6,807
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	6	6

Shelter manager vs assisted living manager salary

Shelter managers and assisted living managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Shelter Manager	Assisted Living Manager
Average salary	$36,640	$47,627
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $43,000	Between $29,000 And $77,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between shelter manager and assisted living manager education

There are a few differences between a shelter manager and an assisted living manager in terms of educational background:

	Shelter Manager	Assisted Living Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Most common major	Business	Nursing
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Shelter manager vs assisted living manager demographics

Here are the differences between shelter managers' and assisted living managers' demographics:

	Shelter Manager	Assisted Living Manager
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 21.6% Female, 78.4%	Male, 23.5% Female, 76.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 5.1% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 5.2% White, 63.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	14%	14%

Differences between shelter manager and assisted living manager duties and responsibilities

Shelter manager example responsibilities.

Manage pet adoption programs and supervise animal intake, disposition and euthanasia activities.
Administer therapeutic restraints as well as CPR when necessary.
Work as a mentor with autistic volunteers and public relations for VSAWL pet finder account and newspapers articles.
Assist patients in securing medical coverage by screening refer patients and coordinating the application process through successful approval.
Complete monthly reports pertaining to CJCC, DHS and DCA grants.
Maintain database of client files and information; ensure data accuracy and compliance with HIPAA and other privacy guidelines.

Assisted living manager example responsibilities.

Participate in all IHP/IPP meetings; ensure group home staff helps residents achieve IHP goals and continually monitor progress make.
Provide assistance with ADL for residents of the Alzheimer's unit.
Assume a leadership role in meetings and training regarding staff education on state and institutional educational standards relate to child development.
Present at quarterly QA meetings.
Direct ongoing quality assurance (QA) program that meet or surpass standards for patient and staff safety.
Maximize PHA operating income through collection efforts and appropriate implementation of HUD regulations regarding rent and other charges.

Shelter manager vs assisted living manager skills

Common shelter manager skills

Crisis Intervention, 18%
Safety Planning, 15%
Client Intake, 13%
Social Services, 4%
Emergency Shelter, 4%
Community Resources, 3%

Common assisted living manager skills

Quality Care, 13%
State Regulations, 9%
Customer Service, 9%
Home Health, 9%
Good Judgment, 8%
Senior Care, 7%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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