Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Merrillville.
Updated July 2026
Merrillville, IN has 5 licensed assisted living homes (0 beds, averaging — per home). It sits in Lake County, a strong RAL market scoring 7.3/10, with 35,445 seniors 75+ growing 6.6%.
Licensed homes
5
Merrillville
Licensed beds
0
total
Avg home size
— beds
per home
County opportunity
7.3/10
Strong
The Merrillville assisted living market
Merrillville has 5 licensed assisted living homes totaling 0 beds — an average of — beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Lake County, it draws on a 75+ population of 35,445 growing 6.6%, with a senior median income of $53,273. See the full Lake County market or all Indiana top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Merrillville, IN?
Merrillville has 5 licensed assisted living homes with about 0 total beds.
Is Merrillville a good place to open an assisted living home?
Merrillville is in Lake County, which scores 7.3/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 6.6%. Current local supply is 5 homes.
What county is Merrillville in?
Merrillville is in Lake County, Indiana.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Indiana 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.