High Desert Home Care of Carson City, NV and Surrounding Areas
711 North Nevada Street , Carson City, NV, 89703
5.0
(2 reviews)
As the top-ranked city in Nevada for senior living, Reno offers up a taste of the Las Vegas-style fun that the state is known for — but tempers it with a much more welcoming and family-oriented environment, offering up a blend of casinos, museums, outdoor activities and dining options while still maintaining lower cost-of-living and crime rate numbers than the national averages. Reno has the number one hospital in the state, Renown Regional Medical Center, as well as the nationally recognized Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center.Â
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of in-home care for seniors here is around $5,720. This does not cover home health care costs that include medical care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Reno– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
711 North Nevada Street , Carson City, NV, 89703
5.0
(2 reviews)
Reno is on the higher end of home care costs within the state of Nevada, around $572 more monthly than the state average and also higher than the national average of $4,957, according to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Las Vegas also has lower average costs, while Carson City has the highest cost in the state. Just across the northern state line, Twin Falls, Idaho, averaged the same as Las Vegas.Â
Reno
$5,720
Nevada
$5,148
The United States
$4,957
Las Vegas
$4,767
Carson City
$6,101
Twin Falls
$4,767
In Reno, the monthly average for home care and home healthcare is the same at around $5,720. Home health care offers daily medical assistance, usually involving a registered nurse or therapist, for the same cost as in-home care. Lower-cost options such as adult day care, which averages around $4,041 less than home care, and assisted living, at about $1,470 less a month. A semiprivate room in a nursing home is the most expensive at $9,733.
Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Care
$1,679
Assisted Living
$4,250
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$9,733
Note: Data for Reno, NV, was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Twin Falls, ID, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Reno:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
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Meals on Wheels | (775) 328-2575 | 1155 E. 9th St. Reno, NV 89512 | Homebound seniors at risk of malnutrition can receive up to seven meals a week from Meals on Wheels. In addition to the hot and frozen meals, participants receive two shelf-stable meals in case of emergencies. To qualify, applicants need to be at least 60 years old and unable to leave home because of their geographic location or physical condition. |
Weatherization Assistance Program | (775) 786-6023 | 1090 E. 8th Street, Reno, Nevada 89512 | Reno’s Community Services Agency (CSA) operates the Weatherization Assistance Program which helps low-income seniors and other residents save money on their utilities by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. Eligible seniors rent or own a single-family home and have an income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. Weatherstripping, air sealing and insulation are some of the upgrades seniors can receive at no cost. |
Nevada’s 504 Home Repair Program | (775) 738-8468 | 555 W. Silver St. Ste. 101, Elko, NV 89801 | Nevada’s 504 Home Repair Program is a service provided through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development. The program offers seniors in Reno home repair grants for up to $7,500. Qualified applicants will be over the age of 62, low-income and reside in one of the more rural areas of the city like Northwest Reno. |
Nevada Energy Assistance Program | (775) 684-0730 | 2527 N. Carson St., #260 Carson City, NV 89706 | The Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP) provides an annual energy bill credit to low-income Nevada residents. The benefit amount depends on income, household size and energy usage. When funding is available, seniors can also receive assistance with past-due bills. Eligibility requires that gross monthly income doesn’t exceed 150% of the federal poverty level. |
Home and Community Based Services Waiver for Frail Elderly (HCBS FE) | (775) 687-4210 | 3416 Goni Road, Suite D-132, Carson City, NV 89706 | The Home and Community Based Services Waiver for the Frail Elderly enables seniors to stay in their own homes by providing a range of in-home services including homemaker services, chore assistance and respite care. Applications can be mailed or completed over the phone with the local Aging and Disability Services Division office. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.