Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Chicago.
Updated July 2026
Chicago, IL has 16 licensed assisted living homes (956 beds, averaging 59.8 per home). It sits in Cook County, a strong RAL market scoring 7.9/10, with 339,966 seniors 75+ growing 6.5%.
Licensed homes
16
Chicago
Licensed beds
956
total
Avg home size
59.8 beds
per home
County opportunity
7.9/10
Strong
The Chicago assisted living market
Chicago has 16 licensed assisted living homes totaling 956 beds — an average of 59.8 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Cook County, it draws on a 75+ population of 339,966 growing 6.5%, with a senior median income of $56,774. See the full Cook County market or all Illinois top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Chicago, IL?
Chicago has 16 licensed assisted living homes with about 956 total beds.
Is Chicago a good place to open an assisted living home?
Chicago is in Cook County, which scores 7.9/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 6.5%. Current local supply is 16 homes.
What county is Chicago in?
Chicago is in Cook County, Illinois.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Illinois 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.