Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Columbia.
Updated July 2026
Columbia, MD has 27 licensed assisted living homes (746 beds, averaging 27.6 per home). It sits in Howard County, a strong RAL market scoring 7.4/10, with 21,258 seniors 75+ growing 29.8%.
Licensed homes
27
Columbia
Licensed beds
746
total
Avg home size
27.6 beds
per home
County opportunity
7.4/10
Strong
The Columbia assisted living market
Columbia has 27 licensed assisted living homes totaling 746 beds — an average of 27.6 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Howard County, it draws on a 75+ population of 21,258 growing 29.8%, with a senior median income of $110,656. See the full Howard County market or all Maryland top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Columbia, MD?
Columbia has 27 licensed assisted living homes with about 746 total beds.
Is Columbia a good place to open an assisted living home?
Columbia is in Howard County, which scores 7.4/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 29.8%. Current local supply is 27 homes.
What county is Columbia in?
Columbia is in Howard County, Maryland.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Maryland 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.