Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in San Diego.
Updated July 2026
San Diego, CA has 173 licensed assisted living homes (6,551 beds, averaging 37.9 per home). It sits in San Diego County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.7/10, with 209,754 seniors 75+ growing 9.0%.
Licensed homes
173
San Diego
Licensed beds
6,551
total
Avg home size
37.9 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.7/10
Moderate
The San Diego assisted living market
San Diego has 173 licensed assisted living homes totaling 6,551 beds — an average of 37.9 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of San Diego County, it draws on a 75+ population of 209,754 growing 9.0%, with a senior median income of $78,324. See the full San Diego County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in San Diego, CA?
San Diego has 173 licensed assisted living homes with about 6,551 total beds.
Is San Diego a good place to open an assisted living home?
San Diego is in San Diego County, which scores 6.7/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 9.0%. Current local supply is 173 homes.
What county is San Diego in?
San Diego is in San Diego County, California.
Evaluate a San Diego site
RAL Market Scout builds a full demand-and-supply report for any specific address in San Diego.
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.