What State Has the Most Assisted Living Facilities?

In the United States, over 29,400 assisted living communities existed as of 2021. California had 5.9 thousand communities, the highest amount.
An assisted living facility (ALF) provides full-time residents personal care. Over 33,000 active ALFs operate across the U.S.
The heatmap shows which states have the most assisted living facilities. Florida, Texas, California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania have the most ALFs.
Florida offers affordable assisted living options. Oregon and Washington have high rates of residential care use.
Independent senior living communities focus on lifestyle preference and are typically more affordable than assisted living.
Assisted living tends to cost more than independent living because of more services.
A good assisted living facility offers activities and amenities like physical, spiritual, and social activities.
In 2020, the average assisted living cost was $4,300 per month.

The need for ALFs in various states, dictated by retiree population and age demographics, drives distribution and costs, not relative state incomes.