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Kent County, Michigan · County Market Snapshot

Assisted living in Kent County, Michigan

Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Kent County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.

Updated July 2026
Kent County, MI scores 7.1/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 38,216 residents aged 75+, growing 6.0%, against 301 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
7.1/10
Strong
Population 75+
38,216
6.0% growth
Licensed homes
301
current supply
Demand rating
4.8/10
Low

Why Kent County ranks here

Kent County scores 7.1/10 (Strong) because its 38,216 seniors 75+ are growing 6.0% against just 301 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 2.4 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $56,894 and median home value of $289,900 signal the local private-pay base.

Kent County demand & supply detail

Population 75+38,216
75+ growth (10-yr)6.0%
Dementia prevalence (65+)7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes301
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)90
Referral capacity / 1k seniors2.4
Senior median income$56,894
Median home value$289,900
Opportunity score7.1 / 10 (Strong)

Assisted living by city in Kent County

CityHomesBeds
Kentwood59435
Wyoming38313
Lowell16161
Walker15181
Caledonia14118
Byron Center8104
Rockford874
Cedar Springs782
Comstock Park770
Sand Lake542
Sparta558

Licensed assisted living homes in Kent County

FacilityCityBeds
Legacies Assisted Living B1Caledonia20
Green Acres of Lowell IIILowell20
Fountain View of Lowell NorthLowell20
Green Acres of Cedar SpringsCedar Springs20
Meadowlark Retirement Village BSparta20
Windsor Manor NorthKentwood20
Green Acres LowellLowell20
Fountain View of Lowell SouthLowell20
Sojourners Transitional LivingGrand Rapids20
Holland Home - Breton Extended Care SOUTH 1.Kentwood20
Oxford Manor WestKentwood20
Meadowlark Retirement Village ASparta20
Oxford Manor EastKentwood20
Windsor Manor SouthKentwood20
Willow Creek - WestGrand Rapids20

Frequently asked questions

How many assisted living homes are in Kent County?
Kent County has 301 licensed assisted living homes, serving 38,216 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Kent County a good market for assisted living?
Kent County scores 7.1 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 6.0%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Kent County?
The 75+ population in Kent County is projected to change 6.0% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.

Go deeper on Kent County

RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Kent County.

Sources: Licensed-home count from the Michigan 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.