Best places to open an assisted living home in Delaware
The top markets for residential assisted living in Delaware, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.
Updated July 2026
The top markets for assisted living in Delaware right now are Sussex, Kent, New Castle counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 33 licensed assisted living homes serving 82,430 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $7,600/mo.
Licensed homes
33
state roster
Population 75+
82,430
ACS
Median AL cost
$7,600/mo
above the national median
Bed supply
25.5/1k
tight supply
Top 3 markets for assisted living in Delaware
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.
Sussex County — opportunity 9.6/10 (Strong); 28,648 seniors 75+, growing 25.7%, with 7 licensed homes.
Kent County — opportunity 9.0/10 (Strong); 14,029 seniors 75+, growing 16.0%, with 4 licensed homes.
New Castle County — opportunity 8.8/10 (Strong); 39,753 seniors 75+, growing 13.3%, with 22 licensed homes.
What are the top markets for assisted living in Delaware?
The strongest Delaware markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Sussex, Kent, New Castle counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.
Which Delaware city has the most assisted living homes?
Wilmington has the most, with 14 licensed assisted living homes (about 747 beds).
How much does assisted living cost in Delaware?
The median assisted living cost in Delaware is about $7,600 per month — above the national median.
How many assisted living homes are in Delaware?
Delaware has approximately 33 licensed assisted living homes serving 82,430 residents aged 75 and older.
See the full Delaware picture
RAL Market Scout scores every county and ZIP in Delaware on demand, supply gaps, and referral capacity — and builds a site-level report for any address you're evaluating.
Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Delaware 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.