Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Tacoma.
Updated July 2026
Tacoma, WA has 401 licensed assisted living homes (3,963 beds, averaging 9.9 per home). It sits in Pierce County, a strong RAL market scoring 7.7/10, with 53,263 seniors 75+ growing 14.3%.
Licensed homes
401
Tacoma
Licensed beds
3,963
total
Avg home size
9.9 beds
per home
County opportunity
7.7/10
Strong
The Tacoma assisted living market
Tacoma has 401 licensed assisted living homes totaling 3,963 beds — an average of 9.9 beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Pierce County, it draws on a 75+ population of 53,263 growing 14.3%, with a senior median income of $70,061. See the full Pierce County market or all Washington top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Tacoma, WA?
Tacoma has 401 licensed assisted living homes with about 3,963 total beds.
Is Tacoma a good place to open an assisted living home?
Tacoma is in Pierce County, which scores 7.7/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 14.3%. Current local supply is 401 homes.
What county is Tacoma in?
Tacoma is in Pierce County, Washington.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Washington licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.