Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Petaluma.
Updated July 2026
Petaluma, CA has 16 licensed assisted living homes (368 beds, averaging 23.0 per home). It sits in Sonoma County, a strong RAL market scoring 7.1/10, with 42,016 seniors 75+ growing 14.0%.
Licensed homes
16
Petaluma
Licensed beds
368
total
Avg home size
23.0 beds
per home
County opportunity
7.1/10
Strong
The Petaluma assisted living market
Petaluma has 16 licensed assisted living homes totaling 368 beds — an average of 23.0 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Sonoma County, it draws on a 75+ population of 42,016 growing 14.0%, with a senior median income of $78,329. See the full Sonoma County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Petaluma, CA?
Petaluma has 16 licensed assisted living homes with about 368 total beds.
Is Petaluma a good place to open an assisted living home?
Petaluma is in Sonoma County, which scores 7.1/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 14.0%. Current local supply is 16 homes.
What county is Petaluma in?
Petaluma is in Sonoma County, California.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the California licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.