Assisted living homes in Wilmington, North Carolina
Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Wilmington.
Updated July 2026
Wilmington, NC has 8 licensed assisted living homes (0 beds, averaging — per home). It sits in New Hanover County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.5/10, with 18,056 seniors 75+ growing 16.1%.
Licensed homes
8
Wilmington
Licensed beds
0
total
Avg home size
— beds
per home
County opportunity
6.5/10
Moderate
The Wilmington assisted living market
Wilmington has 8 licensed assisted living homes totaling 0 beds — an average of — beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of New Hanover County, it draws on a 75+ population of 18,056 growing 16.1%, with a senior median income of $62,585. See the full New Hanover County market or all North Carolina top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Wilmington, NC?
Wilmington has 8 licensed assisted living homes with about 0 total beds.
Is Wilmington a good place to open an assisted living home?
Wilmington is in New Hanover County, which scores 6.5/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 16.1%. Current local supply is 8 homes.
What county is Wilmington in?
Wilmington is in New Hanover 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.