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The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sparks, NV for 2024

 

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 1 in 9 seniors nationwide are living with Alzheimer’s, and in Nevada alone, the association projects a 31% increase in diagnoses in the coming years. Fortunately, in dementia-friendly communities such as Sparks, where seniors account for 16% of residents, the impact of this disease has been less profound. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths in the region dropped by 28% between 2016 and 2020, even as the total number of deaths increased by 20%. Between the beginning of this reporting period and the end, the percentage of deaths linked to Alzheimer’s dropped from 5.4% to 3.3%.

To meet the ongoing demand for dementia care, the Sparks region has several memory care communities. These communities feature tailored personal care services, dining programs and therapies for those with memory loss, all in a fully secured environment. 

This guide provides more information on memory care in Sparks, including details on how much seniors in this city pay for care and some of the benefits and drawbacks of living here.

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Memory Care Facilities in Sparks, Nevada

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Sparks

The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health, licenses memory care facilities in Sparks. This department officially recognizes memory care facilities as assisted living facilities and requires them to follow standard rules for housing, nutrition services and care planning, and it subjects them to special regulations related to staffing, security measures and caregiver training.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Sparks

 

  • Sparks ranks as a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Network and has a variety of initiatives that support seniors’ comfort and quality of life. Current and prospective memory care residents may benefit from features such as access to high-quality medical services and the low preventable hospital rate. Additionally, the city offers reliable public transportation, enabling many families to visit local loved ones.

 

  • Washoe County, where Sparks resides, is a dementia-friendly community with community action groups that strive to create a welcoming, supportive environment for seniors and families affected by memory loss. Through the county, individuals can connect with informational resources, memory screenings and early-stage engagement activities, such as the Open Door Café and Java Music Club.

 

  • In Sparks, summers tend to be hot and dry, lasting from mid-June through mid-September. During this time, temperatures fall between 82 and 92 degrees Fahrenheit, and the dew point remains low throughout the summer, as well as the rest of the year. Winters span late November through late February and have daytime temperatures between 44 and 53 degrees. To accommodate a variety of preferences, local memory care communities typically have secured outdoor areas, as well as indoor activities scheduled throughout the week.

 

  • Nevada’s sales tax rate is high compared to other states, but the state’s property taxes are low, and it doesn’t have a state income tax. This may help some seniors afford local memory care expenses.

 

  • Northern Nevada Medical Center sits in Sparks proper, giving residents access to emergency, primary and specialty services. This hospital has a neurology department with specialists who treat a variety of conditions, including dementia and memory-related disorders.

 

  • Living costs in Sparks run high compared to other cities in the state and nation, which may be a consideration for those seeking budget-friendly memory care services. On a 100-point scale that’s formulated based on national living cost norms, the city scores 118.6, exceeding the state average by about nine points. Fortunately, Nevada funds an Assisted Living Waiver that may help qualified seniors pay for memory care.

Paying for Memory Care in Sparks

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.

In Sparks, memory care communities impose an average monthly rate of $4,775 for services.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care residents in Sparks pay $4,775 per month on average for specialized services and housing. Although this exceeds the Nevada average of $4,688, it comes in 15% below the national norm, and it's modest compared to rates in most nearby cities. For example, although seniors in Las Vegas pay about 4% less for monthly services than seniors in Sparks, rates in Reno exceed the local norm by 11%. Additionally, across state lines in California, Yuba City residents pay comparatively high rates of $5,823 for care, and in Chico, seniors pay $6,383 for memory support.

Sparks

$4,775

Nevada

$4,688

United States

$5,625

Reno

$5,313

Las Vegas

$4,563

Chico, CA

$6,383

Yuba City, CA

$5,823

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care is among the more cost-effective senior care options in Sparks, with monthly rates averaging $4,775. By comparison, seniors pay $6,101 for in-home care, which encompasses companionship and custodial services, as well as home health care, which includes skilled nursing. Additionally, it’s about half the fee for nursing home care, an option that costs $9,399 for semi-private accommodations and around-the-clock medical support. Even so, seniors who don’t need dementia support save about 20% per month on assisted living, which features housing and personal care.

Memory Care

$4,775

In-Home Care

$6,101

Home Health Care

$6,101

Assisted Living Facility

$3,820

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,399

Note: Data for Sparks was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Carson City, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Sparks

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Nevada page.

Financial Assistance 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 Sparks

Sparks and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Sparks, please visit our Memory Care in Nevada page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Sparks

 

Sparks 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.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Nevada

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Memory Care

LaMarr

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

Review of Arbors Memory Care Community

The staff are wonderful. It was the hardest thing I had to do to put my husband in memory care. He has problems and they work with him. They are very kind to me also. He has a nice room an d they...

Provider response

Lamarr, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review! Comments like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care.

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Memory Care

Gina

I visited this facility

Review of Kiley Ranch Senior Living

I went to Kiley Ranch Senior Living yesterday. It has memory care and assisted living. My stepdad could probably go into assisted living and then move into memory care. The thing I liked about that...

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Memory Care

Don

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

Review of Arbors Memory Care Community

My mom is already in Arbors Memory Care. They solely specialize in memory care. They don't have just senior living or assisted on the premises, so I felt like she would have more consistent care...

Provider response

Don, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review! We are taking your thoughtful feedback regarding communication back to our team. Thank you so much again for your feedback! We hope you...

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