The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gardnerville, NV for 2023

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There are 3 Assisted Living Facilities in the Gardnerville area, with 2 in Gardnerville and 1 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Gardnerville is $3,095 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Carson City with an average starting cost of 2,995.

To help you with your search, browse the 16 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Gardnerville. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Gardnerville 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Carson City with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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The town of Gardnerville is located in Douglas County, Nevada and is inhabited by nearly 6,000 people. Local seniors, who comprise about 21% of the population, receive access to nutrition programs, transportation services and recreation and wellness programs through Douglas County Senior Services. 

Gardnerville seniors who are unable to live at home alone may transition to one of the town's two assisted living facilities. The official licensure term for assisted living facilities in Nevada is residential facilities for groups, and they are governed by the Nevada Division of Health. 

• The overall cost of living in Gardnerville is about 5% higher than the statewide average and 25% higher than the national average. This is primarily due to the high cost of housing, which may drive up assisted living costs, but seniors may also expect to spend about 14% more on healthcare here than elsewhere in the nation. 
  
• On a 100-point crime index, the violent crime rate in Gardnerville is slightly higher than the national average at 23.6, and the property crime rate is about eight points higher than the national average at 43.2. Seniors may want to find an assisted living facility that keeps residents safe using alarm systems and security cameras. 
  
• Summers in Gardnerville are hot and dry with July highs around 91 degrees and very little humidity. The town gets about 29 inches of annual snowfall, and winter lows are around 19 degrees. To keep residents occupied when the weather is hot or cold, many assisted living facilities offer educational programs and social events.
  
• Air quality in Gardnerville is very good, which may make the city an option for assisted living for seniors with conditions that are worsened by smog or particle pollution. On a scale of 1 to 100, the town's air quality is rated 71, versus the national average of 58.  
  
• Nevada does not impose a state income tax, which may leave more money in the budget for assisted living expenses in Gardnerville. 
  
• The Gardnerville area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Carson Valley Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Gardnerville start around $3,095 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Gardnerville and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Nevada page.