Assisted living homes in Asheville, North Carolina
Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Asheville.
Updated July 2026
Asheville, NC has 30 licensed assisted living homes (0 beds, averaging — per home). It sits in Buncombe County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.6/10, with 23,968 seniors 75+ growing 17.3%.
Licensed homes
30
Asheville
Licensed beds
0
total
Avg home size
— beds
per home
County opportunity
6.6/10
Moderate
The Asheville assisted living market
Asheville has 30 licensed assisted living homes totaling 0 beds — an average of — beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Buncombe County, it draws on a 75+ population of 23,968 growing 17.3%, with a senior median income of $63,415. See the full Buncombe County market or all North Carolina top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Asheville, NC?
Asheville has 30 licensed assisted living homes with about 0 total beds.
Is Asheville a good place to open an assisted living home?
Asheville is in Buncombe County, which scores 6.6/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 17.3%. Current local supply is 30 homes.
What county is Asheville in?
Asheville is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the North Carolina licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.