Worcester County, Massachusetts · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Worcester County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Worcester County, MA scores 8.9/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 58,563 residents aged 75+, growing 10.6%, against 43 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.9/10
Strong
Population 75+
58,563
10.6% growth
Licensed homes
43
current supply
Demand rating
5.3/10
Moderate
Why Worcester County ranks here
Worcester County scores 8.9/10 (Strong) because its 58,563 seniors 75+ are growing 10.6% against just 43 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 2.5 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $61,599 and median home value of $423,700 signal the local private-pay base.
Worcester County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
58,563
75+ growth (10-yr)
10.6%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
43
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
144
Referral capacity / 1k seniors
2.5
Senior median income
$61,599
Median home value
$423,700
Opportunity score
8.9 / 10 (Strong)
Licensed assisted living homes in Worcester County
Facility
City
Beds
Caldwell Home - Extended Care
Fitchburg
—
Dodge Park Rest Home, Inc.
Worcester
—
Village Rest Home
Leominster
—
Charlton Manor Rest Home
Charlton
—
Applewood Home For Elders
Athol
—
Dalton Rest Home
Worcester
—
Shrewsbury Crossings
Shrewsbury
—
Oasis At Dodge Park
Worcester
—
Lincoln Hill Manor
Spencer
—
Donna Kay Rest Home
Worcester
—
Atria Draper Place
Hopedale
—
Brookdale Eddy Pond East
Auburn
—
Broadview
Winchendon
—
Brookdale Eddy Pond West
Auburn
—
Crescent Manor Rest Home, Inc.
Grafton
—
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Worcester County?
Worcester County has 43 licensed assisted living homes, serving 58,563 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Worcester County a good market for assisted living?
Worcester County scores 8.9 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 10.6%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Worcester County?
The 75+ population in Worcester County is projected to change 10.6% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Worcester County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Worcester 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.