Highlands County, Florida · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Highlands County, Florida
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Highlands County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Highlands County, FL scores 7.1/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 19,891 residents aged 75+, growing 5.3%, against 13 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
7.1/10
Strong
Population 75+
19,891
5.3% growth
Licensed homes
13
current supply
Demand rating
6.6/10
Moderate
Why Highlands County ranks here
Highlands County scores 7.1/10 (Strong) because its 19,891 seniors 75+ are growing 5.3% against just 13 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 0.6 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $51,234 and median home value of $187,900 signal the local private-pay base.
Highlands County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
19,891
75+ growth (10-yr)
5.3%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
8.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
13
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
Licensed assisted living homes in Highlands County
Facility
City
Beds
OSPREY MANOR FAIRWAY, LLC
SEBRING
175
THE PALMS AT SEBRING ASSISTED LIVING
SEBRING
141
BALMORAL SENIOR LIVING
LAKE PLACID
126
LAKESHORE MANOR AT LAKE JACKSON LLC
SEBRING
120
SUNNY HILLS ALF OF SEBRING INC
SEBRING
100
BEDROCK CARE AT SOUTHERN LIFE ASSISTED LIVING
LAKE PLACID
97
BEST CARE SENIOR LIVING AT SEBRING LLC
SEBRING
85
MAGNOLIA ALF
SEBRING
71
THE MANOR AT LAKE JACKSON - MEMORY CARE LLC
SEBRING
60
MARANATHA MANOR, INC.
SEBRING
20
SIM LODGE
SEBRING
15
FLORIDA ACCESS CARE INC
SEBRING
8
PRIORITY CARE ASSISTED LIVING LLC
SEBRING
6
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Highlands County?
Highlands County has 13 licensed assisted living homes, serving 19,891 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Highlands County a good market for assisted living?
Highlands County scores 7.1 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 5.3%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Highlands County?
The 75+ population in Highlands County is projected to change 5.3% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 8.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Highlands County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Highlands 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.