Nevada Assisted Living

Nevada is one of the more distinct states in America, especially regarding seniors. It has similarities to Arizona in that the dry, arid climate bodes well for seniors that are not fans of humidity in the summer, or cold temperatures and snow in the winter.

Nevada also has entertainment that caters to seniors that very few other places on the planet are able to provide. In addition to its slot machines and card games, Las Vegas and Reno are known for their live shows and performances.

In addition to the warm weather and unique forms of entertainment, Nevada also has really well furnished and beautiful rooms in senior living complexes. The housing units provide a comfortable and cozy atmosphere where meals are served daily and programs are regularly scheduled to maintain a healthy physical and social lifestyle as well.

Nevada has different terms for what they describe as adult group care, or assisted living. The different types include independent living communities, low-income or Medicaid based housing, traditional assisted living centers, and rehabilitation housing.

Nevada Median Costs for Assisted Living

Nevada is statistically very affordable compared to most parts of the west. Its neighbor to the west, California, is substantially more expensive than Nevada, as are Oregon and Washington. Colorado and Arizona also have higher costs for assisted living.

It is not uncommon to find assisted living facilities in various parts of Nevada that are under $3,000 per month, which is saying a lot considering the national average for assisted living housing is over $3,700 per month.

For example, the cities of Pahrump, Boulder City, Carson City and Henderson all have median averages of approximately $3,000 or under per month for senior living. Las Vegas is also remarkably cheap for a big city as the median assisted living average for the entertainment capital of the world is only $2,860 per month.

Reno, on the other hand, may have many of the similarities of a small Las Vegas yet is considerably more expensive. The average room for elderly care in Reno goes for over $4,200 per month. Sparks and Gardnerville are equally costly.

Nevada has over 3 million people. The population has really accelerated over the last several decades as Nevada now has nearly the same number of people as Utah. A significant portion of the population are seniors.

Assisted Living in Nevada - Financial Aid

Nevada covers assisted living through the HCBS Waiver and WIN Waiver, the latter of which is only available to disabled adults, while the HCBS Waiver is applicable to any senior or family member seeking financial assistance.

The state is also well regarded for being tax-friendly to seniors which is always an added bonus.

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