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Nevada Assisted Living: The Key Numbers
The Nevada partner network spans 6 cities, led by Las Vegas and Sparks.
Nevada Assisted Living Costs Compared With VA Benefits
The Nevada median for assisted living is $6,241 a month ($74,895 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 1% above the national median of $6,200. At the maximum benefit of up to $3,845 a month, a qualifying Nevada family would have roughly $2,396 a month left to pay from income or savings.
| Setting | Nevada median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $6,241 | $6,200 | 62% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $7,055 | $6,673 | 55% |
| Adult day care | $1,733 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $11,786 | $9,581 | 33% |
| Nursing home, private room | $14,463 | $10,798 | 27% |
Statewide medians for Nevada from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
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At the Nevada median of $6,241 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 62% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Nevada veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
196,013 Nevada Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
Nevada is home to 196,013 veterans, 93,848 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Many Nevada veterans served during Vietnam, Korea, or the Gulf War, all wartime periods for VA Pension, and their surviving spouses can qualify too.
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Nevada
Patriot Angels works with 14 Nevada assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 8 | 3 |
| Sparks | 2 | 1 |
| Henderson | 1 | 1 |
| Gardnerville | 1 | 1 |
| Reno | 1 | 1 |
| Boulder City | 1 | 1 |
The largest operators in our Nevada network are Heart Homes LLC (4), Pacifica Senior Living (3), Brookdale (2).
Featured Nevada Partners
How Nevada Licenses Assisted Living
Nevada Division of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC) licenses residential facilities for groups in Nevada. License categories in Nevada:
- Residential Facility for Groups (assisted living)
- Endorsements for Alzheimer's care
What it means for your family: Nevada facilities serving residents with Alzheimer's or dementia need an Alzheimer's endorsement. Because 8 of 14 Nevada partners run memory care too, ask early whether a community can keep your loved one as needs change.
Inspection reports for Nevada communities are available through the HCQC licensing page.
How Nevada Families Combine VA Benefits With Other Sources
Home and Community-Based Waiver for the Frail Elderly
Nevada's Frail Elderly waiver can cover augmented personal care in residential facilities.
Aid & Attendance in Nevada
The benefit is paid to the Nevada veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Nevada families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Nevada. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Nevada City
7 Nevada cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Nevada Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Nevada?
The Nevada statewide median is $6,241 a month, or $74,895 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Nevada?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Nevada assisted living bill, about 62% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Nevada?
Nevada Division of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC).
Does Nevada Medicaid cover assisted living?
Home and Community-Based Waiver for the Frail Elderly: Nevada's Frail Elderly waiver can cover augmented personal care in residential facilities.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Nevada?
14 assisted living partners in 6 cities, and 8 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Nevada numbers and partners.
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