Essex County, Massachusetts · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Essex County, Massachusetts
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Essex County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Essex County, MA scores 8.6/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 61,819 residents aged 75+, growing 10.4%, against 36 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.6/10
Strong
Population 75+
61,819
10.4% growth
Licensed homes
36
current supply
Demand rating
6.3/10
Moderate
Why Essex County ranks here
Essex County scores 8.6/10 (Strong) because its 61,819 seniors 75+ are growing 10.4% against just 36 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 2.6 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $66,414 and median home value of $619,100 signal the local private-pay base.
Essex County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
61,819
75+ growth (10-yr)
10.4%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
8.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
36
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
163
Referral capacity / 1k seniors
2.6
Senior median income
$66,414
Median home value
$619,100
Opportunity score
8.6 / 10 (Strong)
Licensed assisted living homes in Essex County
Facility
City
Beds
Brookhouse Home For Aged Women
Salem
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Hillside Rest Home
Amesbury
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Atrium At Veronica Drive
Danvers
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Atria Marland Place
Andover
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Assisted Living Center Of Salisbury
Salisbury
—
Ashland Farms At North Andover
North Andover
—
Brightview Of North Andover
North Andover
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Bethany Homes - Merrivista
Haverhill
—
Bertram House Of Swampscott
Swampscott
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Avita Of Newburyport
Newburyport
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Brightview Danvers
Danvers
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Atria Merrimack Place
Newburyport
—
Brookdale Danvers
Danvers
—
Elizabeth Calsey House
Amesbury
—
Halcyon House
Methuen
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Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Essex County?
Essex County has 36 licensed assisted living homes, serving 61,819 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Essex County a good market for assisted living?
Essex County scores 8.6 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 10.4%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Essex County?
The 75+ population in Essex County is projected to change 10.4% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 8.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Essex County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Essex County.
Sources: Licensed-home count from the Massachusetts 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.