Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Lancaster.
Updated September 2026
Lancaster, PA has 17 licensed assisted living homes (954 beds, averaging 56.1 per home). It sits in Lancaster County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.6/10, with 49,407 seniors 75+ growing 12.9%.
Licensed homes
17
Lancaster
Licensed beds
954
total
Avg home size
56.1 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.6/10
Moderate
The Lancaster assisted living market
Lancaster has 17 licensed assisted living homes totaling 954 beds — an average of 56.1 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Lancaster County, it draws on a 75+ population of 49,407 growing 12.9%, with a senior median income of $62,531. See the full Lancaster County market or all Pennsylvania top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Lancaster, PA?
Lancaster has 17 licensed assisted living homes with about 954 total beds.
Is Lancaster a good place to open an assisted living home?
Lancaster is in Lancaster County, which scores 6.6/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 12.9%. Current local supply is 17 homes.
What county is Lancaster in?
Lancaster is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Pennsylvania licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-09. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.