Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Clay County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Clay County, MO scores 7.4/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 15,930 residents aged 75+, growing 19.1%, against 14 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
7.4/10
Strong
Population 75+
15,930
19.1% growth
Licensed homes
14
current supply
Demand rating
5.7/10
Moderate
Why Clay County ranks here
Clay County scores 7.4/10 (Strong) because its 15,930 seniors 75+ are growing 19.1% against just 14 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.3 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $57,117 and median home value of $275,600 signal the local private-pay base.
Clay County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
15,930
75+ growth (10-yr)
19.1%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
14
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
21
Referral capacity / 1k seniors
1.3
Senior median income
$57,117
Median home value
$275,600
Opportunity score
7.4 / 10 (Strong)
Licensed assisted living homes in Clay County
Facility
City
Beds
MCCRITE PLAZA AT BRIARCLIFF ASSISTED LIVING
KANSAS CITY
164
OXFORD GRAND AT SHOAL CREEK
KANSAS CITY
98
ADDINGTON PLACE OF SHOAL CREEK
KANSAS CITY
88
SAGEGROVE AT STALEY HILLS
KANSAS CITY
80
GRAND ROYALE, THE
GLADSTONE
77
WELLINGTON SENIOR LIVING,THE
LIBERTY
72
CARE NETWORK OF GLADSTONE
GLADSTONE
60
NORTERRE
LIBERTY
60
OAK POINTE OF KEARNEY, A VIVA SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
KEARNEY
55
OUR LADY OF MERCY COUNTRY HOME
LIBERTY
44
LINDEN WOODS VILLAGE
GLADSTONE
40
WESTBROOK CARE CENTER
KEARNEY
27
MOCKINGBIRD MANOR RESIDENTIAL CARE
LIBERTY
16
BRISTOL MANOR OF SMITHVILLE
SMITHVILLE
12
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Clay County?
Clay County has 14 licensed assisted living homes, serving 15,930 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Clay County a good market for assisted living?
Clay County scores 7.4 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 19.1%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Clay County?
The 75+ population in Clay County is projected to change 19.1% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Clay County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Clay County.
Sources: Licensed-home count from the Missouri 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.