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Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · County Market Snapshot

Assisted living in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Dauphin County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.

Updated July 2026
Dauphin County, PA scores 5.9/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 21,071 residents aged 75+, growing 11.3%, against 20 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
5.9/10
Moderate
Population 75+
21,071
11.3% growth
Licensed homes
20
current supply
Demand rating
5.8/10
Moderate

Why Dauphin County ranks here

Dauphin County scores 5.9/10 (Moderate) because its 21,071 seniors 75+ are growing 11.3% against just 20 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.8 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $59,435 and median home value of $236,400 signal the local private-pay base.

Dauphin County demand & supply detail

Population 75+21,071
75+ growth (10-yr)11.3%
Dementia prevalence (65+)7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes20
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)38
Referral capacity / 1k seniors1.8
Senior median income$59,435
Median home value$236,400
Opportunity score5.9 / 10 (Moderate)

Licensed assisted living homes in Dauphin County

FacilityCityBeds
COUNTRY MEADOWS OF HERSHEYHERSHEY19,000,000
ECUMENICAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OF HARRISBURG IIIHARRISBURG13,600,000
HARMONY AT HERSHEYHERSHEY12,900,000
ECUMENICAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OF HARRISBURG IIHARRISBURG10,400,000
VIVA SENIOR LIVING AT HARRISBURGHARRISBURG9,600,000
ECUMENICAL COMMUNITY OF HARRISBURGHARRISBURG8,800,000
POLK PERSONAL CARE CENTERMILLERSBURG8,500,000
PAXTON STREET HOME BENEVOLENT SOCIETYHARRISBURG8,500,000
BROOKDALE HARRISBURGHARRISBURG6,500,000
ARDEN COURTS (SUSQUEHANNA)HARRISBURG6,400,000
THE TERRACES AT CAPITOL VILLAGEHARRISBURG6,400,000
HERITAGE MILLS PERSONAL CARE CENTERTOWER CITY6,000,000
HOMELAND CENTERHARRISBURG5,600,000
OAK HILL MANORMIDDLETOWN4,000,000
KHS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES-REYNOLDS LANE SPECIALIZED PCHARRISBURG800,000

Frequently asked questions

How many assisted living homes are in Dauphin County?
Dauphin County has 20 licensed assisted living homes, serving 21,071 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Dauphin County a good market for assisted living?
Dauphin County scores 5.9 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 11.3%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Dauphin County?
The 75+ population in Dauphin County is projected to change 11.3% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.

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Sources: Licensed-home count from the Pennsylvania 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.