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Best places to open an assisted living home in Indiana

The top markets for residential assisted living in Indiana, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.

Updated July 2026
The top markets for assisted living in Indiana right now are Porter, Monroe, Clark counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 366 licensed assisted living homes serving 458,919 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $5,639/mo.
Licensed homes
366
state roster
Population 75+
458,919
ACS
Median AL cost
$5,639/mo
below the national median
Bed supply
44.2/1k
moderate supply

Top 10 markets for assisted living in Indiana

RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.

  1. Porter Countyopportunity 7.6/10 (Strong); 12,302 seniors 75+, growing 16.2%, with 8 licensed homes.
  2. Monroe Countyopportunity 7.5/10 (Strong); 8,429 seniors 75+, growing 11.0%, with 8 licensed homes.
  3. Clark Countyopportunity 7.5/10 (Strong); 8,002 seniors 75+, growing 17.5%, with 5 licensed homes.
  4. LaPorte Countyopportunity 7.5/10 (Strong); 8,674 seniors 75+, growing 13.9%, with 5 licensed homes.
  5. Hendricks Countyopportunity 7.5/10 (Strong); 10,747 seniors 75+, growing 24.8%, with 9 licensed homes.
  6. Hamilton Countyopportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 19,703 seniors 75+, growing 32.7%, with 25 licensed homes.
  7. Marion Countyopportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 47,980 seniors 75+, growing 0.3%, with 39 licensed homes.
  8. Johnson Countyopportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 10,832 seniors 75+, growing 21.1%, with 11 licensed homes.
  9. Tippecanoe Countyopportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 9,150 seniors 75+, growing 3.4%, with 11 licensed homes.
  10. Allen Countyopportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 24,328 seniors 75+, growing 12.6%, with 27 licensed homes.

All Indiana counties by market opportunity

CountyPop 75+DemandHomesMarketBand
Porter12,3026.187.6Strong
Monroe8,4295.187.5Strong
Clark8,0025.357.5Strong
LaPorte8,6745.157.5Strong
Hendricks10,7476.297.5Strong
Hamilton19,7036.9257.4Strong
Marion47,9804.0397.4Strong
Johnson10,8326.6117.4Strong
Tippecanoe9,1503.5117.4Strong
Allen24,3285.6277.4Strong
Vanderburgh13,1133.8117.4Strong
Madison10,2874.197.3Strong
Floyd5,4745.877.3Strong
Lake35,4454.8197.3Strong
Bartholomew5,8724.757.3Strong
Hancock5,9266.547.3Strong
Kosciusko5,7844.437.2Strong
Elkhart13,2764.167.1Strong
Howard7,1744.487.1Strong
St. Joseph18,4603.4227.1Strong
Harrison3,0414.317.0Strong
Wayne5,4073.467.0Strong
Delaware8,5344.377.0Moderate
Warrick5,0536.557.0Moderate
Morgan5,0224.946.9Moderate
Vigo7,7754.966.8Moderate
Dearborn3,7454.626.8Moderate
Greene2,6082.106.7Moderate
Grant5,2932.856.7Moderate
Posey1,9953.216.7Moderate
Steuben2,9694.606.6Moderate
Lawrence3,8893.436.6Moderate
Jefferson2,4483.646.5Moderate
Brown1,5145.006.5Moderate
Franklin1,7724.106.5Moderate
Dubois3,3253.446.5Moderate
Whitley2,5022.806.5Moderate
Henry4,0525.026.4Moderate
Noble3,1365.036.4Moderate
Boone4,6065.866.4Moderate
DeKalb3,0073.716.4Moderate
Miami2,6292.726.3Moderate
Scott1,6373.616.2Moderate
Fulton1,7103.206.2Moderate
Decatur2,0095.036.2Moderate
Orange1,6293.706.1Moderate
Shelby3,4034.646.1Moderate
LaGrange2,3624.406.1Moderate
Fayette1,8822.706.1Moderate
Parke1,3402.706.1Moderate
Carroll1,7614.916.0Moderate
Jay1,4963.016.0Moderate
Wabash3,0594.446.0Moderate
Owen1,8024.606.0Moderate
Marshall3,6363.115.9Moderate
Washington1,9854.105.9Moderate
Blackford1,1243.815.8Moderate
Rush1,3973.625.8Moderate
Jasper2,5224.125.8Moderate
Tipton1,4584.705.8Moderate
Huntington2,8484.145.8Moderate
Jennings1,9764.305.8Moderate
Jackson3,2353.935.8Moderate
Montgomery3,1183.635.8Moderate
Perry1,4843.315.8Moderate
Spencer1,6253.605.8Moderate
Wells2,1802.835.7Moderate
Putnam2,6242.335.7Moderate
Pulaski1,1355.515.7Moderate
Knox2,9363.625.7Moderate
Ripley2,2243.345.6Moderate
Randolph2,1673.125.6Moderate
Vermillion1,2242.405.5Moderate
Sullivan1,6484.615.5Moderate
Pike1,0643.115.5Moderate
White2,1293.715.5Moderate
Clay1,9232.825.5Moderate
Gibson2,4483.015.5Moderate
Starke1,8575.305.5Moderate
Fountain1,4002.405.4Moderate
Adams2,5924.025.4Moderate
Daviess2,2843.925.3Moderate
Cass3,0654.125.3Moderate
Clinton2,1443.335.3Moderate
Newton1,1543.604.5Moderate
Warren7955.00
Union5823.30
Ohio5907.10
Switzerland7332.80
Crawford7812.70
Benton6413.00
Martin8212.40

Top cities for assisted living in Indiana

Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.

CityCountyHomesBedsAvg size
IndianapolisMarion390
Fort WayneAllen260
CarmelHamilton110
EvansvilleVanderburgh110
MishawakaSt Joseph90
South BendSt Joseph90
BloomingtonMonroe80
GreenwoodJohnson70
LafayetteTippecanoe70
KokomoHoward70
AndersonMadison70
FishersHamilton70
MuncieDelaware70
RichmondWayne60
MerrillvilleLake50
ElkhartElkhart50
MarionGrant50
New AlbanyFloyd50
ColumbusBartholomew50
Terre HauteVigo50

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Indiana?
The strongest Indiana markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Porter, Monroe, Clark, LaPorte, Hendricks counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.
Which Indiana city has the most assisted living homes?
Indianapolis has the most, with 39 licensed assisted living homes (about 0 beds).
How much does assisted living cost in Indiana?
The median assisted living cost in Indiana is about $5,639 per month — below the national median.
How many assisted living homes are in Indiana?
Indiana has approximately 366 licensed assisted living homes serving 458,919 residents aged 75 and older.

See the full Indiana picture

RAL Market Scout scores every county and ZIP in Indiana on demand, supply gaps, and referral capacity — and builds a site-level report for any address you're evaluating.

Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Indiana state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.