Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Thornton.
Updated July 2026
Thornton, CO has 12 licensed assisted living homes (404 beds, averaging 33.7 per home). It sits in Adams County, a strong RAL market scoring 8.0/10, with 21,791 seniors 75+ growing 13.3%.
Licensed homes
12
Thornton
Licensed beds
404
total
Avg home size
33.7 beds
per home
County opportunity
8.0/10
Strong
The Thornton assisted living market
Thornton has 12 licensed assisted living homes totaling 404 beds — an average of 33.7 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Adams County, it draws on a 75+ population of 21,791 growing 13.3%, with a senior median income of $64,514. See the full Adams County market or all Colorado top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Thornton, CO?
Thornton has 12 licensed assisted living homes with about 404 total beds.
Is Thornton a good place to open an assisted living home?
Thornton is in Adams County, which scores 8.0/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 13.3%. Current local supply is 12 homes.
What county is Thornton in?
Thornton is in Adams County, Colorado.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Colorado 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.