Beaufort County, South Carolina · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Beaufort County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Beaufort County, SC scores 8.6/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 23,685 residents aged 75+, growing 22.5%, against 14 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.6/10
Strong
Population 75+
23,685
22.5% growth
Licensed homes
14
current supply
Demand rating
7.5/10
Moderate
Why Beaufort County ranks here
Beaufort County scores 8.6/10 (Strong) because its 23,685 seniors 75+ are growing 22.5% against just 14 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.3 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $83,920 and median home value of $455,600 signal the local private-pay base.
Beaufort County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
23,685
75+ growth (10-yr)
22.5%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
6.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
14
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Beaufort County?
Beaufort County has 14 licensed assisted living homes, serving 23,685 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Beaufort County a good market for assisted living?
Beaufort County scores 8.6 out of 10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 22.5%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Beaufort County?
The 75+ population in Beaufort County is projected to change 22.5% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 6.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Beaufort County
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the South Carolina 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.