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Assisted living is a great option for Nevada seniors who need assistance with their activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing or grooming. It’s also a great option for those who enjoy a social environment. In Nevada, the average cost of assisted living is approximately $5,200 per month or $62,400 per year.[01] Assisted living tends to be more expensive than independent living, since it includes care services. But general assisted living is slightly less expensive than a specialized memory care community.
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Top ranked Nevada cities for assisted living overall
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Having fun is a priority across our partnered assisted living communities in Nevada, with 91% of our partner communities offering live dance or theater performances. It’s also easy to get to know other residents, since 97% of communities offer happy hour and 94% offer trivia games.
Top ranked Nevada cities - Services & Amenities
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Nevada vs. the national monthly median cost of assisted living
Top ranked Nevada cities - Affordability
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Top ranked Nevada cities - Ratings
Reviewer Ranking
4.7/ 5.0
(53)I’ve been here 3 months and am really enjoying it. It’s definitely an adjustment from a 3 bdrm house to a small apartment, but I am very glad a choose this place.
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4.5/ 5.0
(58)The facility seems well managed and the staff are friendly. I think they could probably use more staff in order to keep up with all the needs of the residents. I think a family member needs to be involved...
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4.5/ 5.0
(76)Oakmont of the Lakes get all 5 stars across the board. The staff know who all of the residents are. They encourage getting out their room.. They have Bible study.. Beautiful rooms. I would recommend Oakmont...
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4.5/ 5.0
(59)The staff was wonderful to my mom and to me in dealing with a very difficult second husband (after he left my mom when she was diagnosed with dementia) and his niece. The staff went out of their way to make...
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4.1/ 5.0
(56)When it comes to the cleanliness, they had a bad case of bedbugs happened the weekend we moved in and it took months to deal with it. But once that was over I'd say. They've raised their rates by a lot! And...
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4.4/ 5.0
(74)My loved one is a resident at Prestige Assisted Living at Mira Loma and overall the experience has been very good so far. The staff is good. The move in process was easy. However, the food is bland. Overall,...
Reviewer Ranking
4.7/ 5.0
(53)I’ve been here 3 months and am really enjoying it. It’s definitely an adjustment from a 3 bdrm house to a small apartment, but I am very glad a choose this place.
Reviewer Ranking
4.5/ 5.0
(58)The facility seems well managed and the staff are friendly. I think they could probably use more staff in order to keep up with all the needs of the residents. I think a family member needs to be involved...
Reviewer Ranking
4.5/ 5.0
(76)Oakmont of the Lakes get all 5 stars across the board. The staff know who all of the residents are. They encourage getting out their room.. They have Bible study.. Beautiful rooms. I would recommend Oakmont...
Reviewer Ranking
4.5/ 5.0
(58)The facility seems well managed and the staff are friendly. I think they could probably use more staff in order to keep up with all the needs of the residents. I think a family member needs to be involved...
Reviewer Ranking
4.5/ 5.0
(76)Oakmont of the Lakes get all 5 stars across the board. The staff know who all of the residents are. They encourage getting out their room.. They have Bible study.. Beautiful rooms. I would recommend Oakmont...
Reviewer Ranking
4.5/ 5.0
(132)What our family likes about Desert View is the personnel and how very understanding and kind they are. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other...
Reviewer Ranking
4.7/ 5.0
(64)Even before her arrival at the facility, the professional commitment of the staff to the residents was palpable in every interaction and detail. The structure and practices, supported by the kind,...
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4.3/ 5.0
(63)They are all to expensive, but what our family likes the most about MorningStar is the friendliness and all of their activities. My Mom has Alzheimer's and is in the memory care part but the assisted living...
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4.8/ 5.0
(14)Besides the value for cost we would have to give everything a 5, especially the food. I have eaten there several times and it is good. My Mom was in an assisted living facility in Sacramento and it was all...
According to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data, the average cost of assisted living across our partnered communities is $5,200 per month. This reflects the actual costs paid by seniors and their families upon moving into our partner communities. Nevada’s average price is in line with the national average of $5,200. However, actual costs can range from $4,000 to $6,500 per month.[01]
A number of factors may affect the cost of assisted living, including the following:
It’s not unusual for a senior to use multiple payment methods to pay for assisted living. Medicare and Medicaid may also help to cover the medical aspect of their care to reduce their overall monthly bill.
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When considering how to pay for assisted living, it’s important to realize that early planning will allow for more options and flexibility. Many seniors use a mix of private pay options and public assistance. For some payment options, such as Medicaid, there may be a waiting period before benefits take effect. For an in-depth look at different payment options, visit our complete guide to paying for long-term care.
Private pay options include any asset a senior has that can be put towards paying for assisted living. These range from savings accounts to insurance policies.
If your loved one is a veteran, or the surviving spouse of a veteran, they may be eligible for benefits that can help pay for assisted living. When researching these options, it’s important to remember that benefit counselors are available to help. Many veterans and their spouses may be unaware of all the benefits available to them, or assume that they’re ineligible. A qualified counselor can guide your loved one through the application process.
In Nevada, seniors can visit the following for guidance on their potential benefits:
Nevada is also home to several veterans services organizations (VSOs), where veterans can receive benefits assistance:
Medicaid is a health insurance program for low-income individuals that’s jointly funded by federal and state governments. Nevada Medicaid doesn’t pay for some of the costs that come with assisted living, such as room and board, but it may pay for some of the medically necessary aspects of care.
Seniors may also receive assistance through Medicaid waivers such as the assisted living waiver. In Nevada, seniors can consult with a resource navigator through the Nevada Care Connection, which operates under the Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division. Nevada also offers a Medicare Beneficiaries program for seniors who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for seniors over the age of 65. While Medicare won’t cover room and board, it can help pay for the medically necessary aspects of care in an assisted living community. To determine whether part of your loved one’s assisted living care is covered under Medicare, families should reach out to the Nevada Social Security Administration. Nevada’s long-term care ombudsman program is also a good resource that seniors and their families can use for advocacy and application assistance.
Nevada also offers several Medicare programs, such as the following:
Assisted living communities in Nevada are licensed through the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance. Assisted living communities must provide assistance with activities of daily living, and the community administrator must see that every resident receives an annual physical exam and care assessment. In Nevada, seniors who live in an assisted living community may receive third-party home health care from outside agencies. However, they can’t live in a community if they require long-term skilled nursing care.[02]
Nevada doesn’t mandate a specific caregiver to resident ratio, but the state does require that communities with more than 20 residents have one staff member who is awake round-the-clock. In order for a community to become licensed, they must pass an inspection conducted by the state fire marshal. To look up a community’s license and any reports, visit the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Nevada is exceptional. Key findings that informed this rating include:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
National Center for Assisted Living. (2022). Assisted living state regulatory review.
Overview of assisted living in NV
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