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Best places to open an assisted living home in Nevada

The top markets for residential assisted living in Nevada, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.

Updated July 2026
The top markets for assisted living in Nevada right now are Washoe, Lyon, Clark counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 434 licensed assisted living homes serving 212,519 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $6,241/mo.
Licensed homes
434
state roster
Population 75+
212,519
ACS
Median AL cost
$6,241/mo
near the national median
Bed supply
19.8/1k
tight supply

Top 8 markets for assisted living in Nevada

RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.

  1. Washoe County — opportunity 9.6/10 (Strong); 33,751 seniors 75+, growing 27.2%, with 88 licensed homes.
  2. Lyon County — opportunity 9.6/10 (Strong); 4,935 seniors 75+, growing 22.9%, with 1 licensed homes.
  3. Clark County — opportunity 9.5/10 (Strong); 146,718 seniors 75+, growing 22.0%, with 315 licensed homes.
  4. Nye County — opportunity 9.5/10 (Strong); 6,737 seniors 75+, growing 28.1%, with 4 licensed homes.
  5. Carson City County — opportunity 9.4/10 (Strong); 4,995 seniors 75+, growing 10.3%, with 9 licensed homes.
  6. Douglas County — opportunity 9.1/10 (Strong); 6,611 seniors 75+, growing 27.2%, with 3 licensed homes.
  7. Elko County — opportunity 8.5/10 (Strong); 2,344 seniors 75+, growing 9.9%, with 1 licensed homes.
  8. Churchill County — opportunity 7.1/10 (Strong); 2,123 seniors 75+, growing 19.3%, with 4 licensed homes.

All Nevada counties by market opportunity

CountyPop 75+DemandHomesMarketBand
Washoe33,7516.4889.6Strong
Lyon4,9355.919.6Strong
Clark146,7186.93159.5Strong
Nye6,7377.249.5Strong
Carson City4,9955.099.4Strong
Douglas6,6116.639.1Strong
Elko2,3444.018.5Strong
Churchill2,1234.647.1Strong
Lincoln4914.80——
Lander3984.40——
Eureka961.40——
Esmeralda703.10——
Mineral4832.20——
Humboldt9715.30——
White Pine7242.40——
Pershing4886.61——
Storey5845.77——

Top cities for assisted living in Nevada

Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.

CityCountyHomesBedsAvg size
Las VegasClark2695,46620.4
RenoWashoe751,49019.9
HendersonClark331,06632.3
SparksWashoe2062031.0
Carson CityWashoe937241.3
North Las VegasClark9748.2
PahrumpNye511823.6

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Nevada?
The strongest Nevada markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Washoe, Lyon, Clark, Nye, Carson City counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.
Which Nevada city has the most assisted living homes?
Las Vegas has the most, with 269 licensed assisted living homes (about 5,466 beds).
How much does assisted living cost in Nevada?
The median assisted living cost in Nevada is about $6,241 per month — near the national median.
How many assisted living homes are in Nevada?
Nevada has approximately 434 licensed assisted living homes serving 212,519 residents aged 75 and older.

See the full Nevada picture

RAL Market Scout scores every county and ZIP in Nevada on demand, supply gaps, and referral capacity — and builds a site-level report for any address you're evaluating.

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Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Nevada state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.