Hamilton County, Tennessee · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Hamilton County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Hamilton County, TN scores 7.8/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 28,821 residents aged 75+, growing 8.8%, against 20 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
7.8/10
Strong
Population 75+
28,821
8.8% growth
Licensed homes
20
current supply
Demand rating
5.4/10
Moderate
Why Hamilton County ranks here
Hamilton County scores 7.8/10 (Strong) because its 28,821 seniors 75+ are growing 8.8% against just 20 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 $56,058 and median home value of $312,800 signal the local private-pay base.
Hamilton County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
28,821
75+ growth (10-yr)
8.8%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
20
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
38
Referral capacity / 1k seniors
1.3
Senior median income
$56,058
Median home value
$312,800
Opportunity score
7.8 / 10 (Strong)
Licensed assisted living homes in Hamilton County
Facility
City
Beds
Martin-Boyd Christian Home
Chattanooga
124
American House Shallowford
Chattanooga
113
The Bridge at Ooltewah
Ooltewah
108
Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford
Chattanooga
90
Storypoint Hixson North
Chattanooga
84
Morning Pointe of East Hamilton
Ooltewah
81
Morning Pointe of Hixson
Hixson
80
Assisted Living at Standifer Place
Chattanooga
74
Rockbridge Oaks
Chattanooga
74
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton
Ooltewah
70
Alexian Village of Tennessee
Signal Mountain
70
Morning Pointe of Chattanooga
Chattanooga
69
Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove
Ooltewah
68
American House Hamilton Place
Chattanooga
60
Regency House
Hixson
54
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County has 20 licensed assisted living homes, serving 28,821 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Hamilton County a good market for assisted living?
Hamilton County scores 7.8 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 8.8%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Hamilton County?
The 75+ population in Hamilton County is projected to change 8.8% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Hamilton County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in Hamilton County.
Sources: Licensed-home count from the Tennessee 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.