Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in McLennan County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
McLennan County, TX scores 8.1/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 17,063 residents aged 75+, growing 9.4%, against 15 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.1/10
Strong
Population 75+
17,063
9.4% growth
Licensed homes
15
current supply
Demand rating
4.7/10
Low
Why McLennan County ranks here
McLennan County scores 8.1/10 (Strong) because its 17,063 seniors 75+ are growing 9.4% against just 15 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 2.9 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $56,849 and median home value of $243,600 signal the local private-pay base.
McLennan County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
17,063
75+ growth (10-yr)
9.4%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
8.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
15
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
49
Referral capacity / 1k seniors
2.9
Senior median income
$56,849
Median home value
$243,600
Opportunity score
8.1 / 10 (Strong)
Licensed assisted living homes in McLennan County
Facility
City
Beds
THE BLAKE AT WACO
WACO
159
LYNRIDGE OF WACO ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE
WACO
156
RIDGECREST RETIREMENT AND HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY
WACO
120
THE DELANEY AT LAKE WACO
WACO
106
BROOKDALE LAKE BRAZOS
WACO
101
ST ELIZABETH PLACE
WACO
90
ARBOR HOUSE OF WACO
WACO
75
HEWITT AL LLC STONEY BROOK OF HEWITT
HEWITT
56
BROOKDALE LAKESHORE
WACO
50
STONEY BROOK OF HEWITT
HEWITT
46
RESIDENCY AT RIDGEWOOD
WACO
39
MERCY HOUSE
WACO
16
MERCY HOUSE LIVING SPRINGS
WACO
16
DONNA BERRY COMMUNITY HOME
WACO
10
THOMPSON HOME
WACO
10
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in McLennan County?
McLennan County has 15 licensed assisted living homes, serving 17,063 residents aged 75 and older.
Is McLennan County a good market for assisted living?
McLennan County scores 8.1 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 9.4%.
How fast is the senior population growing in McLennan County?
The 75+ population in McLennan County is projected to change 9.4% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 8.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on McLennan County
RAL Market Scout maps demand and supply down to the ZIP and builds a full site report for any specific address in McLennan County.
Sources: Licensed-home count from the Texas 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.