Rutherford County, North Carolina · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Rutherford County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Rutherford County, NC scores 6.5/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 5,934 residents aged 75+, growing 3.5%, against 15 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
6.5/10
Moderate
Population 75+
5,934
3.5% growth
Licensed homes
15
current supply
Demand rating
4.4/10
Low
Why Rutherford County ranks here
Rutherford County scores 6.5/10 (Moderate) because its 5,934 seniors 75+ are growing 3.5% against just 15 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 2.2 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $40,364 and median home value of $201,800 signal the local private-pay base.
Rutherford County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
5,934
75+ growth (10-yr)
3.5%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
8.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
15
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
Licensed assisted living homes in Rutherford County
Facility
City
Beds
Jonathan Short
Union Mills
—
Keith McGahan
Lake Lure
—
Ramesh Ramchandran
Forest City
—
Melanie Scruggs
Rutherfordton
—
Samantha Wellmon
Forest City
—
Kristin Gingerella
Forest City
—
James Henderson
Forest City
—
Elena Chai
Forest City
—
Harry VanderWal
Rutherfordton
—
Brent Allen
Rutherfordton
—
Brenda Yelton
Rutherfordton
—
ALEX DINOVETSKIY
Forest City
—
Alex DINOVETSKIY
Forest City
—
ALEX DINOVETSKIY
Forest City
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ALEX DINOVETSKIY
Ellenboro
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Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County has 15 licensed assisted living homes, serving 5,934 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Rutherford County a good market for assisted living?
Rutherford County scores 6.5 out of 10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 3.5%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Rutherford County?
The 75+ population in Rutherford County is projected to change 3.5% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 8.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Rutherford County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Rutherford County.
Sources: Licensed-home count from the North Carolina 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.