Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Alachua County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Alachua County, FL scores 8.1/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 17,650 residents aged 75+, growing 21.9%, against 11 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.1/10
Strong
Population 75+
17,650
21.9% growth
Licensed homes
11
current supply
Demand rating
6.4/10
Moderate
Why Alachua County ranks here
Alachua County scores 8.1/10 (Strong) because its 17,650 seniors 75+ are growing 21.9% against just 11 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.6 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $59,422 and median home value of $288,800 signal the local private-pay base.
Alachua County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
17,650
75+ growth (10-yr)
21.9%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
8.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
11
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
WINDSOR OF GAINESVILLE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE THE
GAINESVILLE
115
THE GLENWOOD OF GAINESVILLE
GAINESVILLE
110
OAK HAMMOCK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
GAINESVILLE
80
THE GABLES OF GAINESVILLE
GAINESVILLE
79
PLANTATION OAKS ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE
HIGH SPRINGS
72
TRUSTWELL LIVING AT HUNTERS CROSSING PLACE
GAINESVILLE
60
RADIANCE OF GAINESVILLE A MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY
GAINESVILLE
38
MAYFLOWER ASSISTED LIVING, THE
HIGH SPRINGS
24
GREENOAK VILLA OF GAINESVILLE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
GAINESVILLE
14
SPLENDID CARE ASSISTED LIVING, LLC
GAINESVILLE
6
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Alachua County?
Alachua County has 11 licensed assisted living homes, serving 17,650 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Alachua County a good market for assisted living?
Alachua County scores 8.1 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 21.9%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Alachua County?
The 75+ population in Alachua County is projected to change 21.9% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 8.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Alachua County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Alachua County.
Sources: Licensed-home count from the Florida 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.