Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Cole County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Cole County, MO scores 7.2/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 5,637 residents aged 75+, growing 11.6%, against 11 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
7.2/10
Strong
Population 75+
5,637
11.6% growth
Licensed homes
11
current supply
Demand rating
5.1/10
Moderate
Why Cole County ranks here
Cole County scores 7.2/10 (Strong) because its 5,637 seniors 75+ are growing 11.6% against just 11 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 3.0 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $59,763 and median home value of $229,600 signal the local private-pay base.
Cole County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
5,637
75+ growth (10-yr)
11.6%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
11
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
17
Referral capacity / 1k seniors
3.0
Senior median income
$59,763
Median home value
$229,600
Opportunity score
7.2 / 10 (Strong)
Licensed assisted living homes in Cole County
Facility
City
Beds
HEISINGER BLUFFS SENIOR LIVING
JEFFERSON CITY
111
STONEBRIDGE OAK TREE
JEFFERSON CITY
80
PRIMROSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OF JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY
49
WESTBROOK TERRACE MEMORY CARE II
JEFFERSON CITY
36
WESTBROOK TERRACE MEMORY CARE I
JEFFERSON CITY
26
MAPLEWOOD, INC
JEFFERSON CITY
24
AUBURN RIDGE LIVING CENTER LLC
WARDSVILLE
24
MELODY HOUSE
JEFFERSON CITY
15
MAPLEWOOD, INC
JEFFERSON CITY
13
BRISTOL MANOR OF JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY
12
ASHBURY HEIGHTS OF JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY
12
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Cole County?
Cole County has 11 licensed assisted living homes, serving 5,637 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Cole County a good market for assisted living?
Cole County scores 7.2 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 11.6%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Cole County?
The 75+ population in Cole County is projected to change 11.6% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Cole County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Cole 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.