Jefferson County, Alabama · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Jefferson County, Alabama
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Jefferson County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Jefferson County, AL scores 8.8/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 43,506 residents aged 75+, growing 3.0%, against 17 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.8/10
Strong
Population 75+
43,506
3.0% growth
Licensed homes
17
current supply
Demand rating
4.5/10
Low
Why Jefferson County ranks here
Jefferson County scores 8.8/10 (Strong) because its 43,506 seniors 75+ are growing 3.0% against just 17 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 2.0 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $51,066 and median home value of $240,000 signal the local private-pay base.
Jefferson County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
43,506
75+ growth (10-yr)
3.0%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
9.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
17
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
87
Referral capacity / 1k seniors
2.0
Senior median income
$51,066
Median home value
$240,000
Opportunity score
8.8 / 10 (Strong)
Licensed assisted living homes in Jefferson County
Facility
City
Beds
Elmcroft Of Grayson Valley
Birmingham
113
Mount Royal Towers
Birmingham
98
Brookdale University Park Alf (Al)
Birmingham
90
Oaks On Parkwood Assisted Living Facility
Bessemer
80
Morningside Of Vestavia Hills
Birmingham
77
Fair Haven - Assisted Living
Birmingham
76
St. Martins In The Pines Assisted Living Facility
Birmingham
71
Covenant Place Of Gardendale
Gardendale
60
Kirkwood By The River
Birmingham
60
Sunrise Ridge
Trussville
55
Woodlands At Tannehill
Mccalla
52
Regency Retirement Village
Birmingham
48
Columbia Cottage-Mountain Brook, Llc
Birmingham
48
Greenbriar At The Altamont Assisted Living Facility
Birmingham
46
Greenbriar On Hanover
Birmingham
39
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County has 17 licensed assisted living homes, serving 43,506 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Jefferson County a good market for assisted living?
Jefferson County scores 8.8 out of 10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 3.0%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Jefferson County?
The 75+ population in Jefferson County is projected to change 3.0% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 9.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Jefferson County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Jefferson County.
Sources: Licensed-home count from the Alabama state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.