Nursing Home Administrator

        To evaluate an elderly resident's daily needs, these administrators must possess a working knowledge of the physical and psychological effects of the aging process. This knowledge allows nursing home administrators to implement the necessary nursing care, drug administration or rehabilitation to successfully treat a resident or improve their standard of living.With a deep understanding of a resident's physical limitations, these professionals can assess where and how that individual might benefit from assistance with daily activities, such as bathing or eating. Communication skills and previous clinical experience in bedside manners are essential for working with residents with possible mental impairments. These professionals must also utilize their effective communication skills to navigate the emotional dynamics associated with counseling residents and their families in the transition to nursing home care. These professionals will collaborate with families on a care plan and its associated costs while providing resources needed for the grieving process.In Los Angeles, California the median Nursing Home Administrator salary is $103,544, as of February 22, 2016, with a range usually between $92,192-$115,353. However, within California there is a lot of variation in Nursing Home Administrator salaries from town to town. Being a nursing home administrator requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration. However, most nursing home administrators have master's degrees in long-term care administration, health services administration, public health or business administration.