Merced County, California · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Merced County, California
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Merced County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Merced County, CA scores 6.7/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 13,460 residents aged 75+, growing 7.3%, against 21 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
6.7/10
Moderate
Population 75+
13,460
7.3% growth
Licensed homes
21
current supply
Demand rating
3.4/10
Low
Why Merced County ranks here
Merced County scores 6.7/10 (Moderate) because its 13,460 seniors 75+ are growing 7.3% against just 21 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 $44,830 and median home value of $391,800 signal the local private-pay base.
Merced County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
13,460
75+ growth (10-yr)
7.3%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
5.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
21
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Merced County?
Merced County has 21 licensed assisted living homes, serving 13,460 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Merced County a good market for assisted living?
Merced County scores 6.7 out of 10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 7.3%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Merced County?
The 75+ population in Merced County is projected to change 7.3% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 5.0% of seniors 65+.
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the California 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.