Lexington County, South Carolina · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Lexington County, South Carolina
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Lexington County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Lexington County, SC scores 8.6/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 20,434 residents aged 75+, growing 17.9%, against 22 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.6/10
Strong
Population 75+
20,434
17.9% growth
Licensed homes
22
current supply
Demand rating
6.3/10
Moderate
Why Lexington County ranks here
Lexington County scores 8.6/10 (Strong) because its 20,434 seniors 75+ are growing 17.9% against just 22 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 0.9 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $60,432 and median home value of $234,500 signal the local private-pay base.
Lexington County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
20,434
75+ growth (10-yr)
17.9%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
22
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
Licensed assisted living homes in Lexington County
Facility
City
Beds
Heritage At Lowman Residential Care
Chapin
132
Sc Episcopal Home At Still Hopes (Crcf)
West Columbia
71
Generations Of Chapin
Chapin
64
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Columbia
Lexington
58
Southern Heritage
West Columbia
10
New Light Community Care
Lexington
—
Legacy Of Lexington
Lexington
—
Pines At Columbia
West Columbia
—
Fairforest Grove Senior Living
Columbia
—
Highlands Senior Living Gaston
Gaston
—
Laurel Crest
West Columbia
—
Spring Oak Lexington
Lexington
—
Oakleaf Village Of Lexington
Lexington
—
Colonial Gardens Alzheimer'S Special Care Center
West Columbia
—
Myers Residential Care Facility
Swansea
—
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Lexington County?
Lexington County has 22 licensed assisted living homes, serving 20,434 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Lexington County a good market for assisted living?
Lexington 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 17.9%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Lexington County?
The 75+ population in Lexington County is projected to change 17.9% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Lexington County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Lexington County.
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.