Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Madison.
Updated July 2026
Madison, WI has 254 licensed assisted living homes (2,951 beds, averaging 11.6 per home). It sits in Dane County, a moderate RAL market scoring 5.4/10, with 33,690 seniors 75+ growing 22.0%.
Licensed homes
254
Madison
Licensed beds
2,951
total
Avg home size
11.6 beds
per home
County opportunity
5.4/10
Moderate
The Madison assisted living market
Madison has 254 licensed assisted living homes totaling 2,951 beds — an average of 11.6 beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Dane County, it draws on a 75+ population of 33,690 growing 22.0%, with a senior median income of $72,639. See the full Dane County market or all Wisconsin top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Madison, WI?
Madison has 254 licensed assisted living homes with about 2,951 total beds.
Is Madison a good place to open an assisted living home?
Madison is in Dane County, which scores 5.4/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 22.0%. Current local supply is 254 homes.
What county is Madison in?
Madison is in Dane County, Wisconsin.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Wisconsin 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.