Pottawattamie County, Iowa · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Pottawattamie County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Pottawattamie County, IA scores 9.2/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 6,861 residents aged 75+, growing 1.8%, against 13 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
9.2/10
Strong
Population 75+
6,861
1.8% growth
Licensed homes
13
current supply
Demand rating
3.4/10
Low
Why Pottawattamie County ranks here
Pottawattamie County scores 9.2/10 (Strong) because its 6,861 seniors 75+ are growing 1.8% against just 13 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 3.2 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $52,811 and median home value of $195,700 signal the local private-pay base.
Pottawattamie County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
6,861
75+ growth (10-yr)
1.8%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
6.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
13
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
Licensed assisted living homes in Pottawattamie County
Facility
City
Beds
Amelia Senior Living
Council Bluffs
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Avoca Lodge Al
Avoca
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Bethany Heights Assisted Living
Council Bluffs
—
Chapters Living Of Council Bluffs (Alp)
Council Bluffs
—
Chapters Living Of Council Bluffs (Alp/D)
Council Bluffs
—
Countryhouse Residences For Memory Support
Council Bluffs
—
Hansen House
Council Bluffs
—
Heritage At Fox Run Assisted Living
Council Bluffs
—
Heritage At Fox Run Memory Support
Council Bluffs
—
Oakland Heights
Oakland
—
Prairie Gate
Council Bluffs
—
Primrose Retirement Community
Council Bluffs
—
Rose Of Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
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Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Pottawattamie County?
Pottawattamie County has 13 licensed assisted living homes, serving 6,861 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Pottawattamie County a good market for assisted living?
Pottawattamie County scores 9.2 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 1.8%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Pottawattamie County?
The 75+ population in Pottawattamie County is projected to change 1.8% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 6.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Pottawattamie County
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the Iowa 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.