Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Gainesville.
Updated July 2026
Gainesville, FL has 9 licensed assisted living homes (642 beds, averaging 71.3 per home). It sits in Alachua County, a strong RAL market scoring 8.1/10, with 17,650 seniors 75+ growing 21.9%.
Licensed homes
9
Gainesville
Licensed beds
642
total
Avg home size
71.3 beds
per home
County opportunity
8.1/10
Strong
The Gainesville assisted living market
Gainesville has 9 licensed assisted living homes totaling 642 beds — an average of 71.3 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Alachua County, it draws on a 75+ population of 17,650 growing 21.9%, with a senior median income of $59,422. See the full Alachua County market or all Florida top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Gainesville, FL?
Gainesville has 9 licensed assisted living homes with about 642 total beds.
Is Gainesville a good place to open an assisted living home?
Gainesville is in Alachua County, which scores 8.1/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 21.9%. Current local supply is 9 homes.
What county is Gainesville in?
Gainesville is in Alachua County, Florida.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Florida 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.