Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Merrill.
Updated July 2026
Merrill, WI has 7 licensed assisted living homes (144 beds, averaging 20.6 per home). It sits in Lincoln County, a thin RAL market scoring 3.6/10, with 2,671 seniors 75+ growing 2.3%.
Licensed homes
7
Merrill
Licensed beds
144
total
Avg home size
20.6 beds
per home
County opportunity
3.6/10
Thin
The Merrill assisted living market
Merrill has 7 licensed assisted living homes totaling 144 beds — an average of 20.6 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Lincoln County, it draws on a 75+ population of 2,671 growing 2.3%, with a senior median income of $51,661. See the full Lincoln County market or all Wisconsin top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Merrill, WI?
Merrill has 7 licensed assisted living homes with about 144 total beds.
Is Merrill a good place to open an assisted living home?
Merrill is in Lincoln County, which scores 3.6/10 (Thin) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 2.3%. Current local supply is 7 homes.
What county is Merrill in?
Merrill is in Lincoln 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.