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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Reno, NV for 2024

Reno, NV, has an approximate population of 268,850, and around 15.3% of residents are aged 65 and over, putting them in the high-risk category for Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related disorders. While the number of deaths related to Alzheimer’s in Reno, showed a decrease of 27.56% between 2016 and 2020, it is the seventh-leading cause of death in the country. A 2020 study predicted that the number of seniors living with Alzheimer’s in the United States may double to 12.7 million by 2050.

Seniors living in Reno have access to excellent memory care facilities where they can receive care in a comfortable environment staffed 24/7. Dementia care services provided at these facilities may include specialized therapies shown to slow the progression of memory loss disorders, highly trained staff and visiting or in-house medical specialists. This guide gives an overview of the pros and cons of living in Reno, reviews the average costs of memory care and alternative care options and lists resources for seniors.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Reno

In Nevada, the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance is responsible for the licensure and regulation of health facilities in the state, including memory care facilities and hospitals. This is a department of the state’s Department of Health and Human Service Division of Public and Behavioral Health. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Reno

  • The weather in Nevada is to be envied. Summers are hot, but with a daily humidity that rarely gets above 35 percent. Low humidity also makes it a great area for seniors who have chronic pain or respiratory disease. Reno offers a four season climate that allows seniors to mark the year by differences in the weather; what doesn’t vary much is the cloud cover, as Reno gets more than 3,400 hours of sunshine each year.  
  • Nevada is one of the most tax-friendly states in the country for seniors. The state has no income tax, so seniors don’t  have to pay on the money they make throughout the year. It also has no tax on Social Security and other retirement accounts. The property tax rate is low, and there is no estate or inheritance tax either, making it easy for seniors to afford to leave property to their loved ones. 
  • Reno joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network in 2018. This means that government agencies in the city have pledged to make the city more senior-friendly. In Reno’s case, the city has promised to increase affordable housing for seniors, increase transit options and expand the number of caregivers accessible to seniors in the area. 
  • The crime rate in Reno is somewhat higher than in comparable cities across the nation, with residents sharing a 1 in 45 chance of being a victim of property crime and a 1 in 177 chance of being involved in a violent crime, compared to a 1 in 215 chance for the rest of the state. Fortunately, most senior communities that house dementia residents are secured through an electronic locking system or are housed in a gated community. 
  • The Northern Nevada Medical Center is a newly built hospital for seniors who live in the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area. It has already been recognized by the Joint Commission as the first to be certified in pain management. The city also has a highly ranked VA Hospital and close access to the resources of Sacramento and San Francisco. 

Paying for Memory Care in Reno

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Seniors who live in the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area pay an average of approximately $5,300 per month for memory care services. While this amount is $625 more than the state average, it is less than the national average by $300 per month. 

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Compared to Carson City, its closest southern neighbor in Nevada, memory care in Reno is more expensive by $538 per month. However, when comparing Reno to other cities in its geographical area, we have to move to cities in California, and in comparison to these cities, Reno is less expensive. More specifically, Reno’s price for memory care is $500 less than Yuba City, just over $1,000 less than that of Chico, and nearly $2,220 less than the cost of memory care in the Sacramento area. 

Reno

$5,313

Nevada

$4,688

The United States

$5,625

Carson City

$4,775

Sacramento area

$6,531

Yuba City

$5,823

Chico

$6,383

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care is often more expensive than other types of senior care due to the advanced treatments that seniors with Alzheimer’s often require. Memory care costs approximately $5,300 per month, which is more than $3,600 more per month than adult day health care and more than $1,000 more per month than living in an assisted living community.

However, home health care and home care in Reno are both more expensive than memory care, amounting to a $400 cost difference. Memory care is also less expensive than entering a nursing home, with seniors paying more than $4,400 more each month for a semi-private room in a nursing home than they do for comprehensive memory care services.

Memory Care

$5,313

Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,679

Assisted Living

$4,250

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$9,733

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Reno

In Reno there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Nevada page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care in Nevada

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Nevada page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Reno

The Reno metropolitan area is a rich, culturally-active community of seniors who have a multitude of needs. The structure of the community and the number of avenues available to seniors who need help can make it difficult to narrow down what programs to pursue. The following table reveals a list of free resources that seniors and their families can use to find assistance in living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

ResourceContactService
Dementia Friendly Washoe County775-682-9444Part of the Dementia Friendly Nevada network, this non-profit organization offers a number of programs to seniors living with dementia, including support groups, educational classes and opportunities to connect with others. Seniors here can participate in Open Door Cafes and the Java Music Club, among other gatherings.
Northern California and Northern Nevada Alzheimer's Association775-786-8061 or onlineThe Northern Nevada/Northern California Chapter offers support and referral services to seniors with dementia, as well as their family members. This includes access to support groups, conferences and a 24-hour helpline. Seniors can also join the Peer-to-Peer Outreach program or volunteer to take part in a clinical trial.
Department of Health & Human Services775-688-2964The Department of Health & Human Services handles many of the senior programs available to the elderly in Washoe County. It is responsible for coordinating the Adult Protective Services and the Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) and Medicare Assistance Programs (MAP).

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Reno

Las Vegas Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Nevada are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Nevada page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations for Memory Care in Nevada

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Anonymous

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Stone Valley Memory Care

Paying a lot to this place but no paper towel on my mom's room and they don't provide laundry basket for each residents!

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Teesha

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Stone Valley Memory Care

My father is at Stone Valley Memory Care. It has actually been amazing. Every person that works there, whether it's the executive director or the wellness director or the aides that are walking...

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Jilliana

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brookdale Reno

It smells bad, almost every time we have gone. Staff are on their own personal phone conversations. We often hear ample amounts of profanities. There are times we have visited during meals and...

Provider response

Thank you for choosing Brookdale and taking the time to share your feedback. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and encourage you to contact our management team.

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