Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Scranton.
Updated September 2026
Scranton, PA has 5 licensed assisted living homes (274 beds, averaging 54.8 per home). It sits in Lackawanna County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.3/10, with 18,996 seniors 75+ growing 2.1%.
Licensed homes
5
Scranton
Licensed beds
274
total
Avg home size
54.8 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.3/10
Moderate
The Scranton assisted living market
Scranton has 5 licensed assisted living homes totaling 274 beds — an average of 54.8 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Lackawanna County, it draws on a 75+ population of 18,996 growing 2.1%, with a senior median income of $47,340. See the full Lackawanna County market or all Pennsylvania top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Scranton, PA?
Scranton has 5 licensed assisted living homes with about 274 total beds.
Is Scranton a good place to open an assisted living home?
Scranton is in Lackawanna County, which scores 6.3/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 2.1%. Current local supply is 5 homes.
What county is Scranton in?
Scranton is in Lackawanna 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.