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RAL MARKET SCOUT Assisted living inMaricopa County, AZ 1,517 homes · opportunity 7.4/10 (Strong) ralmarketscout.com
Maricopa County, Arizona · County Market Snapshot

Assisted living in Maricopa County, Arizona

Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Maricopa County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.

Updated July 2026
Maricopa County, AZ scores 7.4/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 317,736 residents aged 75+, growing 18.5%, against 1,517 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
7.4/10
Strong
Population 75+
317,736
18.5% growth
Licensed homes
1,517
current supply
Demand rating
6.8/10
Moderate

Why Maricopa County ranks here

Maricopa County scores 7.4/10 (Strong) because its 317,736 seniors 75+ are growing 18.5% against just 1,517 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.6 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $66,038 and median home value of $452,800 signal the local private-pay base.

Maricopa County demand & supply detail

Population 75+317,736
75+ growth (10-yr)18.5%
Dementia prevalence (65+)6.0%
Licensed assisted living homes1,517
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)507
Referral capacity / 1k seniors1.6
Senior median income$66,038
Median home value$452,800
Opportunity score7.4 / 10 (Strong)

Assisted living by city in Maricopa County

CityHomesBeds
Phoenix3516,416
Mesa1894,285
Scottsdale1704,284
Chandler1482,314
Glendale1402,111
Surprise1371,925
Peoria1193,058
Gilbert802,008
Goodyear41662
Tempe22499
Paradise Valley18200
Sun City16658
Avondale16446
Fountain Hills11287
Anthem9299
Litchfield Park9234
Sun City West6285
Laveen641
Buckeye536
Youngtown5217

Licensed assisted living homes in Maricopa County

FacilityCityBeds
GARDEN RIDGEPEORIA259
ATRIA PARK OF SIERRA POINTESCOTTSDALE250
THE PALAZZOPHOENIX236
LEGACY VILLAGE OF SALT RIVERSCOTTSDALE235
CADENCE CHANDLERCHANDLER234
ACOYA SHEASCOTTSDALE220
BRIDGEWATER ASSISTED LIVINGPHOENIX220
IMMANUEL CAMPUS OF CAREPEORIA210
BROOKDALE NORTH SCOTTSDALESCOTTSDALE200
INSPIRA ARROWHEADGLENDALE200
LEGACY HOUSE AVONDALEAVONDALE195
HERITAGE VILLAGE BLDG 2 LLCMESA192
ACOYA MESAMESA188
ROYAL OAKS ASSISTED LIVING CENTERSun City183
SUMMIT AT SUNLAND SPRINGS, THEMESA176

Frequently asked questions

How many assisted living homes are in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County has 1,517 licensed assisted living homes, serving 317,736 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Maricopa County a good market for assisted living?
Maricopa County scores 7.4 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 18.5%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Maricopa County?
The 75+ population in Maricopa County is projected to change 18.5% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 6.0% of seniors 65+.

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Sources: Licensed-home count from the Arizona 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.