Kimberly Bennett

Background

About Kimberly Bennett

I am an Executive Clinical & Operations Leader with more than a decade of multi-site leadership experience across Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. I specialize in turnaround operations, regulatory excellence, occupancy growth, and building high-performing teams that elevate resident outcomes and organizational performance.In my most recent role as Regional Director of Operations, I led 10 senior living communities across two states, increasing regional occupancy from 73% to 88% in just nine months, with five communities stabilizing above 92%. I partner closely with clinical, sales, and operational leaders to strengthen systems, improve NOI, and drive sustainable growth.Throughout my career, I have been selected to lead some of the most challenging and distressed communities and regions, where I consistently deliver improvements in:Regulatory compliance & survey readinessClinical quality and risk managementWorkforce development, retention, and succession planningEHR/EMAR optimization and workflow redesignOperational consistency and cultural transformationAs Divisional Director of Health & Wellness, I oversaw 26 communities across seven states, navigating the complexities of the COVID-19 era while maintaining compliance, stabilizing staffing, and improving care delivery. I am recognized for my ability to diagnose root-cause operational issues, implement scalable solutions, and inspire teams through clarity, accountability, and mentorship.I thrive in organizations that value integrity, operational excellence, and a commitment to exceptional resident care. My leadership philosophy is simple: stabilize people, strengthen processes, and performance will follow.