Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Hayward.
Updated July 2026
Hayward, WI has 8 licensed assisted living homes (129 beds, averaging 16.1 per home). It sits in Sawyer County, a thin RAL market scoring 4.4/10, with 1,953 seniors 75+ growing 20.3%.
Licensed homes
8
Hayward
Licensed beds
129
total
Avg home size
16.1 beds
per home
County opportunity
4.4/10
Thin
The Hayward assisted living market
Hayward has 8 licensed assisted living homes totaling 129 beds — an average of 16.1 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Sawyer County, it draws on a 75+ population of 1,953 growing 20.3%, with a senior median income of $56,824. See the full Sawyer County market or all Wisconsin top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Hayward, WI?
Hayward has 8 licensed assisted living homes with about 129 total beds.
Is Hayward a good place to open an assisted living home?
Hayward is in Sawyer County, which scores 4.4/10 (Thin) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 20.3%. Current local supply is 8 homes.
What county is Hayward in?
Hayward is in Sawyer 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.