Norfolk County, Massachusetts · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Norfolk County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Norfolk County, MA scores 8.4/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 55,262 residents aged 75+, growing 6.4%, against 34 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.4/10
Strong
Population 75+
55,262
6.4% growth
Licensed homes
34
current supply
Demand rating
5.6/10
Moderate
Why Norfolk County ranks here
Norfolk County scores 8.4/10 (Strong) because its 55,262 seniors 75+ are growing 6.4% against just 34 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.8 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $78,127 and median home value of $683,900 signal the local private-pay base.
Norfolk County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
55,262
75+ growth (10-yr)
6.4%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
8.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
34
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
97
Referral capacity / 1k seniors
1.8
Senior median income
$78,127
Median home value
$683,900
Opportunity score
8.4 / 10 (Strong)
Licensed assisted living homes in Norfolk County
Facility
City
Beds
Benchmark Senior Living At Clapboardtree
Norwood
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Allerton House At Central Park
Weymouth
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Bridges By Epoch At Westwood
Westwood
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Brightview Canton
Canton
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Avita Of Needham
Needham
—
Atria Marina Place
Quincy
—
Atrium At Faxon Woods
Quincy
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Benchmark Senior Living At Forge Hill
Franklin
—
Arbors At Stoughton
Stoughton
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Brookdale Quincy Bay
Quincy
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Brookdale Dedham
Dedham
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Cornerstone At Canton
Canton
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Fenno House
Quincy
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Grove Manor Estates
Braintree
—
Seth Mann 2Nd Home For Women
Randolph
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Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Norfolk County?
Norfolk County has 34 licensed assisted living homes, serving 55,262 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Norfolk County a good market for assisted living?
Norfolk County scores 8.4 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 6.4%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Norfolk County?
The 75+ population in Norfolk County is projected to change 6.4% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 8.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Norfolk County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Norfolk 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.