Whitfield County, Georgia · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Whitfield County, Georgia
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Whitfield County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Whitfield County, GA scores 7.8/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 6,846 residents aged 75+, growing 15.7%, against 11 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
7.8/10
Strong
Population 75+
6,846
15.7% growth
Licensed homes
11
current supply
Demand rating
5.6/10
Moderate
Why Whitfield County ranks here
Whitfield County scores 7.8/10 (Strong) because its 6,846 seniors 75+ are growing 15.7% against just 11 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.8 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $44,508 and median home value of $218,000 signal the local private-pay base.
Whitfield County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
6,846
75+ growth (10-yr)
15.7%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
8.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
11
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
12
Referral capacity / 1k seniors
1.8
Senior median income
$44,508
Median home value
$218,000
Opportunity score
7.8 / 10 (Strong)
Licensed assisted living homes in Whitfield County
Facility
City
Beds
GARDENS AT ROYAL OAKS, THE
DALTON
48
ORCHARD RIDGE RESIDENCES
DALTON
40
PLEASANT VALLEY PERSONAL CARE
DALTON
24
THE GROVE AT ORCHARD RIDGE RESIDENCES
DALTON
24
GRO SHADY OAKS PCH
DALTON
20
WALNUT CREEK
DALTON
16
SOUTHERN HAVEN
DALTON
13
AUTUMN ESTATE, LLC
DALTON
13
LIGHTHOUSE PERSONAL CARE HOME, THE
ROCKY FACE
4
HARBOR HOUSE
TUNNEL HILL
4
JIMMY PARKER EQUESTRIAN PCH
ROCKY FACE
3
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Whitfield County?
Whitfield County has 11 licensed assisted living homes, serving 6,846 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Whitfield County a good market for assisted living?
Whitfield 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 15.7%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Whitfield County?
The 75+ population in Whitfield County is projected to change 15.7% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 8.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Whitfield County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Whitfield County.
Sources: Licensed-home count from the Georgia 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.