Suffolk County, Massachusetts · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Suffolk County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Suffolk County, MA scores 8.7/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 42,794 residents aged 75+, growing 6.5%, against 21 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.7/10
Strong
Population 75+
42,794
6.5% growth
Licensed homes
21
current supply
Demand rating
5.5/10
Moderate
Why Suffolk County ranks here
Suffolk County scores 8.7/10 (Strong) because its 42,794 seniors 75+ are growing 6.5% against just 21 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 2.9 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $49,460 and median home value of $705,800 signal the local private-pay base.
Suffolk County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
42,794
75+ growth (10-yr)
6.5%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
9.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
21
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
123
Referral capacity / 1k seniors
2.9
Senior median income
$49,460
Median home value
$705,800
Opportunity score
8.7 / 10 (Strong)
Licensed assisted living homes in Suffolk County
Facility
City
Beds
Burgoyne Rest Home
Boston
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Cushing Manor Community Support Facility
Boston
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Ann'S Rest Home
Boston
—
Cohen Florence Levine Estates
Chelsea
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Prospect House
Revere
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Sophia Snow House
Boston
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Zelma Lacey House
Boston
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Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
Boston
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Arbors Of Winthrop
Winthrop
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Springhouse
Boston
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Fairmount Rest Home
Boston
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Florence & Chafetz Home For Specialized Care
Chelsea
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Compass On The Bay
Boston
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Edelweiss Village
Boston
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Landmark At Longwood
Boston
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Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County has 21 licensed assisted living homes, serving 42,794 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Suffolk County a good market for assisted living?
Suffolk County scores 8.7 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 6.5%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Suffolk County?
The 75+ population in Suffolk County is projected to change 6.5% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 9.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Suffolk County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Suffolk 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.