Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Ames.
Updated July 2026
Ames, IA has 10 licensed assisted living homes (0 beds, averaging — per home). It sits in Story County, a strong RAL market scoring 8.9/10, with 5,392 seniors 75+ growing 6.2%.
Licensed homes
10
Ames
Licensed beds
0
total
Avg home size
— beds
per home
County opportunity
8.9/10
Strong
The Ames assisted living market
Ames has 10 licensed assisted living homes totaling 0 beds — an average of — beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Story County, it draws on a 75+ population of 5,392 growing 6.2%, with a senior median income of $69,964. See the full Story County market or all Iowa top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Ames, IA?
Ames has 10 licensed assisted living homes with about 0 total beds.
Is Ames a good place to open an assisted living home?
Ames is in Story County, which scores 8.9/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 6.2%. Current local supply is 10 homes.
What county is Ames in?
Ames is in Story County, Iowa.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Iowa 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.