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Best places to open an assisted living home in Connecticut

The top markets for residential assisted living in Connecticut, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.

Updated July 2026
The top markets for assisted living in Connecticut right now are Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 239 licensed assisted living homes serving 284,325 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $9,118/mo.
Licensed homes
239
state roster
Population 75+
284,325
ACS
Median AL cost
$9,118/mo
above the national median
Bed supply
6.0/1k
tight supply

Top 9 markets for assisted living in Connecticut

RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.

  1. Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County — opportunity 9.4/10 (Strong); 7,254 seniors 75+, growing 4.9%, with 0 licensed homes.
  2. Northwest Hills Planning Region County — opportunity 9.1/10 (Strong); 10,321 seniors 75+, growing 4.1%, with 0 licensed homes.
  3. Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County — opportunity 8.9/10 (Strong); 22,053 seniors 75+, growing 3.3%, with 0 licensed homes.
  4. Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County — opportunity 8.9/10 (Strong); 16,001 seniors 75+, growing 3.3%, with 0 licensed homes.
  5. Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County — opportunity 8.9/10 (Strong); 35,605 seniors 75+, growing 3.3%, with 0 licensed homes.
  6. South Central Connecticut Planning Region County — opportunity 8.9/10 (Strong); 43,610 seniors 75+, growing 3.2%, with 0 licensed homes.
  7. Capitol Planning Region County — opportunity 8.7/10 (Strong); 73,029 seniors 75+, growing 2.6%, with 0 licensed homes.
  8. Western Connecticut Planning Region County — opportunity 8.6/10 (Strong); 45,100 seniors 75+, growing 2.4%, with 0 licensed homes.
  9. Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County — opportunity 8.6/10 (Strong); 21,776 seniors 75+, growing 2.2%, with 0 licensed homes.

All Connecticut counties by market opportunity

CountyPop 75+DemandHomesMarketBand
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region7,254—09.4Strong
Northwest Hills Planning Region10,321—09.1Strong
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region22,053—08.9Strong
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region16,001—08.9Strong
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region35,605—08.9Strong
South Central Connecticut Planning Region43,610—08.9Strong
Capitol Planning Region73,029—08.7Strong
Western Connecticut Planning Region45,100—08.6Strong
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region21,776—08.6Strong

Top cities for assisted living in Connecticut

Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.

CityCountyHomesBedsAvg size
Stamford120—
West Hartford120—
Glastonbury90—
Hamden90—
Farmington90—
Rocky Hill80—
Torrington80—
Trumbull70—
Newtown50—
Stratford50—
Ridgefield50—
Woodbridge50—
South Windsor50—
Clinton50—
Avon50—

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Connecticut?
The strongest Connecticut markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.
Which Connecticut city has the most assisted living homes?
Stamford has the most, with 12 licensed assisted living homes (about 0 beds).
How much does assisted living cost in Connecticut?
The median assisted living cost in Connecticut is about $9,118 per month — above the national median.
How many assisted living homes are in Connecticut?
Connecticut has approximately 239 licensed assisted living homes serving 284,325 residents aged 75 and older.

See the full Connecticut picture

RAL Market Scout scores every county and ZIP in Connecticut on demand, supply gaps, and referral capacity — and builds a site-level report for any address you're evaluating.

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Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Connecticut state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.