Assisted living in Mesa County, Colorado

Name: Mesa County assisted living market data
Creator: RAL Market Scout

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

Updated July 2026

Mesa County, CO scores 7.4/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 13,301 residents aged 75+, growing 13.0%, against 27 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.

Opportunity score

7.4/10

Strong

Population 75+

13,301

13.0% growth

Licensed homes

current supply

Demand rating

5.4/10

Moderate

Why Mesa County ranks here

Mesa County scores 7.4/10 (Strong) because its 13,301 seniors 75+ are growing 13.0% against just 27 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 $53,220 and median home value of $378,600 signal the local private-pay base.

Mesa County demand & supply detail

Population 75+	13,301
75+ growth (10-yr)	13.0%
Dementia prevalence (65+)	5.0%
Licensed assisted living homes	27
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)	27
Referral capacity / 1k seniors	2.0
Senior median income	$53,220
Median home value	$378,600
Opportunity score	7.4 / 10 (Strong)

Assisted living by city in Mesa County

City	Homes	Beds
Grand Junction	20	1,014
Clifton	5	79

Licensed assisted living homes in Mesa County

Facility	City	Beds
COMMONS OF HILLTOP, THE	GRAND JUNCTION	185
FOUNTAINS OF HILLTOP, THE	GRAND JUNCTION	110
HILLTOP LIFE ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM	GRAND JUNCTION	92
WESTERN SLOPE MEMORY CARE	GRAND JUNCTION	80
CAPPELLA OF GRAND JUNCTION	GRAND JUNCTION	78
RESIDENCE AT GRAND MESA	GRAND JUNCTION	65
GRAND VILLA ASSISTED LIVING	GRAND JUNCTION	64
RETREAT AT HARBOR COVE	Grand Junction	64
RETREAT AT PALISADE, THE	PALISADE	60
ASPEN RIDGE ALZHEIMERS SPECIAL CARE CENTER	GRAND JUNCTION	56
LODGE AT GRAND JUNCTION, THE	GRAND JUNCTION	50
MLS ASSISTED LIVING CC LLC	GRAND JUNCTION	35
RETREAT AT VINEYARDS	GRAND JUNCTION	32
FAMILY HEALTH WEST MEMORY CARE	FRUITA	26
MLS ASSISTED LIVING BC LLC	GRAND JUNCTION	25

Frequently asked questions

How many assisted living homes are in Mesa County?

Mesa County has 27 licensed assisted living homes, serving 13,301 residents aged 75 and older.

Is Mesa County a good market for assisted living?

Mesa 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 13.0%.

How fast is the senior population growing in Mesa County?

The 75+ population in Mesa County is projected to change 13.0% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 5.0% of seniors 65+.

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Sources: Licensed-home count from the Colorado 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.