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Best places to open an assisted living home in Florida

Name: Florida assisted living market data
Creator: RAL Market Scout

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

Updated July 2026

The top markets for assisted living in Florida right now are Walton, Santa Rosa, Nassau counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 3,000 licensed assisted living homes serving 2,149,818 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $5,610/mo.

Licensed homes

3,000

state roster

Population 75+

2,149,818

ACS

Median AL cost

$5,610/mo

below the national median

Bed supply

34.9/1k

tight supply

Top 10 markets for assisted living in Florida

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.

Walton County — opportunity 8.7/10 (Strong); 6,088 seniors 75+, growing 23.5%, with 4 licensed homes.
Santa Rosa County — opportunity 8.7/10 (Strong); 12,413 seniors 75+, growing 15.1%, with 12 licensed homes.
Nassau County — opportunity 8.6/10 (Strong); 9,225 seniors 75+, growing 36.5%, with 7 licensed homes.
St. Johns County — opportunity 8.5/10 (Strong); 26,399 seniors 75+, growing 41.1%, with 21 licensed homes.
Clay County — opportunity 8.4/10 (Strong); 14,868 seniors 75+, growing 25.1%, with 15 licensed homes.
Leon County — opportunity 8.4/10 (Strong); 17,346 seniors 75+, growing 24.1%, with 18 licensed homes.
Columbia County — opportunity 8.4/10 (Strong); 6,029 seniors 75+, growing 13.5%, with 7 licensed homes.
Bay County — opportunity 8.4/10 (Strong); 13,556 seniors 75+, growing 3.8%, with 9 licensed homes.
Sumter County — opportunity 8.3/10 (Strong); 40,096 seniors 75+, growing 39.7%, with 12 licensed homes.
Monroe County — opportunity 8.3/10 (Strong); 8,517 seniors 75+, growing 34.8%, with 1 licensed homes.

All Florida counties by market opportunity

County	Pop 75+	Demand	Homes	Market	Band
Walton	6,088	6.6	4	8.7	Strong
Santa Rosa	12,413	6.3	12	8.7	Strong
Nassau	9,225	7.6	7	8.6	Strong
St. Johns	26,399	7.6	21	8.5	Strong
Clay	14,868	6.5	15	8.4	Strong
Leon	17,346	6.7	18	8.4	Strong
Columbia	6,029	5.8	7	8.4	Strong
Bay	13,556	4.6	9	8.4	Strong
Sumter	40,096	8.4	12	8.3	Strong
Monroe	8,517	7.0	1	8.3	Strong
Flagler	17,016	7.9	18	8.2	Strong
Hillsborough	92,720	7.1	262	8.2	Strong
Orange	75,849	7.4	112	8.2	Strong
Duval	61,443	7.3	68	8.2	Strong
Escambia	23,795	6.5	26	8.2	Strong
Putnam	7,166	3.9	9	8.1	Strong
Alachua	17,650	6.4	11	8.1	Strong
Osceola	22,759	7.4	38	8.1	Strong
Seminole	33,335	6.8	55	8.1	Strong
Okaloosa	14,273	4.9	16	8.0	Strong
St. Lucie	39,633	7.6	112	8.0	Strong
Citrus	27,324	6.8	22	7.9	Strong
Polk	68,550	6.7	42	7.8	Strong
Levy	4,771	6.3	0	7.8	Strong
Manatee	57,020	8.1	44	7.8	Strong
Volusia	63,894	7.0	87	7.8	Strong
Hernando	24,893	6.2	23	7.7	Strong
Broward	154,447	7.1	249	7.7	Strong
Charlotte	38,203	6.9	22	7.7	Strong
Brevard	67,973	6.4	127	7.7	Strong
Lee	112,503	8.3	76	7.7	Strong
Marion	53,463	7.6	32	7.7	Strong
Lake	51,465	8.3	52	7.6	Strong
Pasco	61,041	7.7	48	7.6	Strong
Indian River	27,920	7.4	23	7.6	Strong
Jackson	4,462	5.6	0	7.5	Strong
Pinellas	116,570	6.8	136	7.5	Strong
Gadsden	3,299	3.2	0	7.5	Strong
Miami-Dade	209,109	5.3	805	7.5	Strong
Suwannee	3,998	4.6	2	7.4	Strong
Sarasota	86,932	8.3	83	7.3	Strong
Wakulla	2,151	4.8	0	7.3	Strong
Martin	26,320	6.8	17	7.1	Strong
Highlands	19,891	6.6	13	7.1	Strong
Collier	70,901	8.3	38	7.1	Strong
Palm Beach	195,907	7.6	195	7.0	Strong
DeSoto	3,840	5.3	2	6.9	Moderate
Hamilton	1,057	5.4	3	6.9	Moderate
Franklin	1,340	6.5	0	6.9	Moderate
Dixie	1,730	5.1	0	6.7	Moderate
Okeechobee	3,905	4.9	0	6.7	Moderate
Madison	1,534	2.9	5	6.7	Moderate
Baker	1,648	4.8	1	6.6	Moderate
Gulf	1,404	5.1	1	6.6	Moderate
Washington	1,940	4.6	3	6.6	Moderate
Jefferson	1,599	7.0	0	6.6	Moderate
Hendry	2,352	3.1	2	6.4	Moderate
Hardee	1,796	2.3	0	6.4	Moderate
Taylor	1,880	3.3	0	6.1	Moderate
Gilchrist	1,603	3.9	0	6.0	Moderate
Holmes	1,757	4.5	3	6.0	Moderate
Union	1,126	6.1	0	5.8	Moderate
Bradford	2,218	4.9	2	5.7	Moderate
Glades	1,643	3.5	1	5.5	Moderate
Calhoun	1,115	4.3	2	5.4	Moderate
Liberty	422	2.6	1	—	—
Lafayette	726	6.4	2	—	—

Top cities for assisted living in Florida

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

City	County	Homes	Beds	Avg size
Miami	Miami-Dade	576	6,082	10.6
Tampa	Hillsborough	172	4,637	27.0
Hialeah	Miami-Dade	95	1,721	18.1
Port Saint Lucie	St. Lucie	84	713	8.5
Orlando	Orange	72	2,099	29.2
Jacksonville	St. Johns	65	3,887	59.8
Sarasota	Sarasota	59	3,768	63.9
Palm Bay	Brevard	58	728	12.6
Homestead	Miami-Dade	43	668	15.5
West Palm Beach	Palm Beach	39	1,210	31.0
Hollywood	Broward	37	1,469	39.7
Naples	Collier	37	3,330	90.0
Bradenton	Manatee	36	2,402	66.7
Cape Coral	Lee	35	1,210	34.6
Saint Petersburg	Pinellas	34	2,068	60.8
Coral Springs	Broward	28	347	12.4
Clearwater	Pinellas	28	1,702	60.8
Melbourne	Brevard	27	1,835	68.0
Kissimmee	Polk	27	684	25.3
Brandon	Hillsborough	26	764	29.4

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Florida?

The strongest Florida markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Walton, Santa Rosa, Nassau, St. Johns, Clay counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.

Which Florida city has the most assisted living homes?

Miami has the most, with 576 licensed assisted living homes (about 6,082 beds).

How much does assisted living cost in Florida?

The median assisted living cost in Florida is about $5,610 per month — below the national median.

How many assisted living homes are in Florida?

Florida has approximately 3,000 licensed assisted living homes serving 2,149,818 residents aged 75 and older.

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Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Florida 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.