Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Portage.
Updated July 2026
Portage, WI has 15 licensed assisted living homes (267 beds, averaging 17.8 per home). It sits in Columbia County, a moderate RAL market scoring 4.6/10, with 4,452 seniors 75+ growing 10.0%.
Licensed homes
15
Portage
Licensed beds
267
total
Avg home size
17.8 beds
per home
County opportunity
4.6/10
Moderate
The Portage assisted living market
Portage has 15 licensed assisted living homes totaling 267 beds — an average of 17.8 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Columbia County, it draws on a 75+ population of 4,452 growing 10.0%, with a senior median income of $57,885. See the full Columbia County market or all Wisconsin top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Portage, WI?
Portage has 15 licensed assisted living homes with about 267 total beds.
Is Portage a good place to open an assisted living home?
Portage is in Columbia County, which scores 4.6/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 10.0%. Current local supply is 15 homes.
What county is Portage in?
Portage is in Columbia 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.