Assisted living in Polk County, Florida

Name: Polk County assisted living market data
Creator: RAL Market Scout

Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Polk County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.

Updated July 2026

Polk County, FL scores 7.8/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 68,550 residents aged 75+, growing 13.5%, against 42 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.

Opportunity score

7.8/10

Strong

Population 75+

68,550

13.5% growth

Licensed homes

current supply

Demand rating

6.7/10

Moderate

Why Polk County ranks here

Polk County scores 7.8/10 (Strong) because its 68,550 seniors 75+ are growing 13.5% against just 42 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 0.9 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $50,939 and median home value of $266,500 signal the local private-pay base.

Polk County demand & supply detail

Population 75+	68,550
75+ growth (10-yr)	13.5%
Dementia prevalence (65+)	9.0%
Licensed assisted living homes	42
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)	63
Referral capacity / 1k seniors	0.9
Senior median income	$50,939
Median home value	$266,500
Opportunity score	7.8 / 10 (Strong)

Assisted living by city in Polk County

City	Homes	Beds
Kissimmee	27	684
Lakeland	18	1,350
Winter Haven	13	797

Licensed assisted living homes in Polk County

Facility	City	Beds
SPRING HAVEN SENIOR LIVING	WINTER HAVEN	200
LAKE GIBSON VILLAGE	LAKELAND	165
MEADOWS AT CYPRESS GARDENS, L.L.C. (THE)	WINTER HAVEN	145
FLORIDA PRESBYTERIAN HOMES INC. D.B.A. WESTMINSTER LAKELAND	LAKELAND	136
LAKE MORTON SENIOR LIVING	LAKELAND	126
ANSLEY PARKE AT OAKBRIDGE LLC	LAKELAND	110
HAINES MANOR ALF	HAINES CITY	109
BROOKDALE HIGHLANDS	LAKELAND	105
THE GARDENS OF LAKE ALFRED	LAKE ALFRED	100
ARBOR OAKS AT LAKELAND HILLS	LAKELAND	95
SUNBURST COMMUNITY CARE-LAKELAND HILLS LLC	LAKELAND	95
BEST CARE SENIOR LIVING AT CYPRESS GARDENS LLC	WINTER HAVEN	82
GRACE MANOR SUITES LLC	LAKELAND	77
HAWTHORNE INN OF LAKELAND	LAKELAND	68
BEST CARE SENIOR LIVING AT WINTER HAVEN	WINTER HAVEN	66

Frequently asked questions

How many assisted living homes are in Polk County?

Polk County has 42 licensed assisted living homes, serving 68,550 residents aged 75 and older.

Is Polk County a good market for assisted living?

Polk County scores 7.8 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 13.5%.

How fast is the senior population growing in Polk County?

The 75+ population in Polk County is projected to change 13.5% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 9.0% of seniors 65+.

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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.