Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Salinas.
Updated July 2026
Salinas, CA has 16 licensed assisted living homes (440 beds, averaging 27.5 per home). It sits in Monterey County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.7/10, with 26,778 seniors 75+ growing 12.2%.
Licensed homes
16
Salinas
Licensed beds
440
total
Avg home size
27.5 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.7/10
Moderate
The Salinas assisted living market
Salinas has 16 licensed assisted living homes totaling 440 beds — an average of 27.5 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Monterey County, it draws on a 75+ population of 26,778 growing 12.2%, with a senior median income of $81,991. See the full Monterey County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Salinas, CA?
Salinas has 16 licensed assisted living homes with about 440 total beds.
Is Salinas a good place to open an assisted living home?
Salinas is in Monterey County, which scores 6.7/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 12.2%. Current local supply is 16 homes.
What county is Salinas in?
Salinas is in Monterey 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.