Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Salem.
Updated July 2026
Salem, OR has 151 licensed assisted living homes (2,237 beds, averaging 14.8 per home). It sits in Polk County, a moderate RAL market scoring 5.0/10, with 7,266 seniors 75+ growing 20.4%.
Licensed homes
151
Salem
Licensed beds
2,237
total
Avg home size
14.8 beds
per home
County opportunity
5.0/10
Moderate
The Salem assisted living market
Salem has 151 licensed assisted living homes totaling 2,237 beds — an average of 14.8 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Polk County, it draws on a 75+ population of 7,266 growing 20.4%, with a senior median income of $63,042. See the full Polk County market or all Oregon top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Salem, OR?
Salem has 151 licensed assisted living homes with about 2,237 total beds.
Is Salem a good place to open an assisted living home?
Salem is in Polk County, which scores 5.0/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 20.4%. Current local supply is 151 homes.
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Polk County, Oregon.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Oregon 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.