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4880 Summit Ridge Drive, Reno, NV 89523
4.6
(41 reviews)
"We went to Atria Summit Ridge. The tour was great. The staff who hosted the tour was very informative, very kind, very knowledgeable, and very personable with the residents, which helped my mom's decision. The place was clean and bright as far as the..."
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2305 Ives Court, Reno, NV 89503
4.1
(30 reviews)
"I toured Park Place Assisted Living. The rooms were clean and organized with easy access to all of the things that they would need, like the kitchen and then the dining room table, things like that. So it was everything that my friend would have been..."
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6215 Sharlands Avenue, Reno, NV 89523
"About Summerset Reno: Independent & Assisted Living Summerset Reno is a brand new, beautifully-designed senior living community in North We..."
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3201 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89509
4.6
(26 reviews)
"Five Star Premier Residences of Reno was nice and clean. I didn't eat there, but it looked like the food was pretty good. They had a bakery-like deal. Most of the units were all carpeted and they're going to take those out. There will just be carpet ..."
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5165 Summit Ridge Ct., Reno, NV 89523
4.4
(21 reviews)
"My mother-in-law has moved into The Seasons of Reno. The staff is very kind and responsive. The room seemed very clean and well laid out. I couldn't go in because of COVID; I've only seen pictures. The staff was very helpful and patient. They did a l..."
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5255 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89511
5.0
(7 reviews)
"If we were going to find a place for my mom, then Clearwater at Rancharrah would be our choice in terms of memory care. It was a very clean and welcoming environment with access to a nice outdoor area. The clients seemed happy. The staff were friendl..."
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222 E Patriot Blvd., Reno, NV 89511
4.2
(8 reviews)
"My dad moved in 2 weeks ago. The place is very nice and the people are friendly. The staff is very helpful and concerned about his well-being, and they helped me move him in. My dad's room looks nice with a nice view out the window. Their dining area..."
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4073 Kings Row, Reno, NV 89503
4.6
(3 reviews)
"This place is great. My mother in law moved in a month ago and the staff and administrator have been nothing but wonderful. We live out of state but have no concerns and know that she is being well taken care of! Sammy and his crew are the best...."
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803 Ralston St, Reno, NV 89503
4.2
(4 reviews)
"If my mother-in-law did not need so much care, The Willows at Whitaker Park would've been a good fit for her, but she was wheelchair-bound. For somebody who's able-bodied and able to kind of navigate things a little easier, it would've been a good ho..."
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10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV 89521
4.0
(5 reviews)
"I settled on Monaco Ridge because it is owned and operated by a renowned hospital. It is physically and literally attached to the hospital, which is convenient for any kind of medical emergencies. My mom has been there since the beginning of April, a..."
READ MORE1920 Harvard Way, Reno, NV 89502
3.8
(6 reviews)
"The Fountains is very welcoming and gives you a warm and caring feeling. My sister lives there and I have to say they go above and beyond for their residents. She has a one bedroom which is very spacious and clean. When she moved in they had just ..."
READ MORE1875 Kings Row, Reno, NV 89503
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I cannot express what a miracle it was to find Royal Heights for my mother to reside in. We had Mom in a couple other facilities in the Bay Area over the past decade, though all were more expensive and fancy, none provided the level of care and profe..."
READ MORE1235 Glenda Way, Reno, NV 89509
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Glenda Care was very clean and well-staffed. They had a dedicated medtech, dedicated cook, and dedicated activities coordinator, and had a higher staff per resident ratio. The food was tasty without being too spicy. They kept the food bland, which wa..."
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1305 Kings Court, Reno, NV 89503
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Evergreen Residence is a small place and I like the caregivers the most. They give my mom a lot of attention. The facility is clean and the owner is there about every day. So, if there's a problem, I can speak to the owner, but there haven't been any..."
READ MORE445 Holcomb Ranch Lane, Reno, NV 89511
3.0
(23 reviews)
"i was here for 6 weeks. i recieved excellent care. the staff was excellent the rooms were clean and well decorated..."
READ MORE3645 Rio Poco Road, Reno, NV 89502
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mom is in Serenity Senior Care. It's a care home. The place smells good. My mother's clean, every morning they bathe her, they wash her hair, they dress her in her clothes. She looks good, and like things match. These people need to feel good about h..."
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1998 Arcane Ave., Reno, NV 89503
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Baileys Group Home is licensed by the state and give more individual attention. There are only six people including my sister. My sister chose to be there at Baileys Group Home. They have an open-door policy, so we can go at any time, take her out, a..."
READ MORE1625 Peavine Rd, Reno, NV 89503
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I moved into St. Anne's Group Home. It's very, very pleasant. It's very small. The are only five other residents here. It's quite structured. The bedrooms are very nice, but some people have to share, so it's two to a room. I'm very fortunate because..."
READ MORE2060 ARCANE AVE, Reno, NV 89503
3.0
(2 reviews)
"I visited the facility quite often for the three months that my friend was there. Most of the time the nurses there were with a happy face helping the patients, when I asked information about the well being of my friend the staff was always ready to ..."
READ MORE4900 Koenig Rd, Reno, NV 89506
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My grandma was at St Paul Home Care II last year. They were helpful in taking her to some doctor's appointments. What I liked best about them was that they were affordable. What I liked least was that they did not have strong medtech care. I did not ..."
READ MOREReno is the most expensive city for assisted living in the state of Nevada, according to data from the Genworth Cost of Care Survey for 2021. The median price in Las Vegas is $3,650, and the average rate in Carson City is $3,820. These numbers help explain why Reno’s average cost for this type of long-term care is $500 more than the state average. Across the border in California, the average cost in Yuba City is $4,658. Assisted living in Reno is $250 less per month than the state average of $3,750.
Reno
$4,250
Nevada
$3,750
United States
$4,500
Carson City
$3,820
Las Vegas
$3,650
Yuba City, CA
$4,658
When trying to decide how to pay for assisted living, one of the first questions that comes up is "How much does it cost?" With the impact of inflation, it's more important than ever to have up-to-date information when making a financial plan for senior living. To help shed light on real senior living prices, Caring.com has compiled proprietary cost data from its network of more than 75,000 senior living providers to provide insight into the average cost of assisted living in Reno and 4 other cities in Nevada.
Nevada offers two state-sponsored waivers, the Assisted Living (AL) waiver and the Home and Community Based Waiver (HCBW). These waivers help provide personal care and case management to seniors residing in their homes and in residential care facilities for groups. Nevada also has an optional state supplement for individuals who are eligible for SSI.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Nevada page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Nevada page.
Inflation has driven up the cost of assisted living nationwide by an estimated 16.5% in the last two years. Seniors in Reno see a similar projected increase (16.49%) in the cost of a place at an assisted living community between 2022 and 2024. Across Nevada, assisted living prices are expected to increase by 9.8% overall. Those in other large cities such as Las Vegas are affected by inflation at a similar level (16.5%) to those in Reno. Across the border in Sacramento and Redding, both in California, inflation levels are also at 16.49%.
| Location | 2022 Cost (Historical) | 2023 Cost (Current) | 2024 Cost (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $3,844 | $4,211 | $4,535 |
| U.S. Average | $4,070 | $4,459 | $4,802 |
| Nevada | $3,586 | $3,716 | $3,957 |
| Las Vegas | $3,301 | $3,617 | $3,895 |
| Sacramento, CA | $4,995 | $5,472 | $5,893 |
| Redding, CA | $4,311 | $4,723 | $5,086 |
Before choosing a senior living option, consider the level of care required. Assisted living typically costs around $4,211 per month, for which seniors receive room and board, plus help with personal care tasks. Memory care is slightly more costly, at $4,832 for 24-hour care and supervision delivered by dementia-care-trained providers. Independent living communities aimed at healthy, active seniors are a relatively inexpensive option, typically costing $3,333 per month in Reno.
Assisted Living
$4,211
Memory Care
$4,832
Independent Living
$3,333
There are many resources in Reno,NV that assist seniors in their retirement. caring.com has compiled information on local organizations, programs and agencies and categorized them into care types for easy reference.
For information about statewide resources and those in nearby cities, go to Caring's Nevada state page.
Retirees can find support and advice on various senior-related issues from their local Area Agency on Aging. The agency provides advice on topics such as financial assistance programs, in-home care and long-term care planning. It also connects seniors and caregivers with community-based resources.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Division for Aging Services, Reno | 775-688-2964 | The Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services Division is based in Carson City and assists seniors throughout Nevada. Adult Protective Services falls under this division, as does the Nevada State Long Term Care Ombudsman program. The Office of Community Living offers waivers to seniors for in-home services, such as personal care assistance, a homemaker, an adult companion, transportation and personal emergency response systems. Caregivers can also find relief with respite care and adult day care centers. |
Local organizations help ensure elderly citizens have a balanced diet and receive essential vitamins and minerals to remain healthy. Through nutrition programs, congregate meals, home-delivered meals and food pantries, these programs help Reno seniors afford the nutritious food they need.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Black Wall Street Food Pantry | 775-622-3612 | Food pantries are a great option for seniors with a sparse grocery budget. Some pantries offer weekly or monthly pre-packed boxes, while others allow seniors to choose from available options. Many locations even offer drive-through services, allowing seniors to collect their food without ever needing to leave their vehicles. |
| Calvary Chapel NW Reno/Sonrise Food Pantry | Food pantries are a great option for seniors with a sparse grocery budget. Some pantries offer weekly or monthly pre-packed boxes, while others allow seniors to choose from available options. Many locations even offer drive-through services, allowing seniors to collect their food without ever needing to leave their vehicles. | |
| Desert Heights Food Pantry | Food pantries are a great option for seniors with a sparse grocery budget. Some pantries offer weekly or monthly pre-packed boxes, while others allow seniors to choose from available options. Many locations even offer drive-through services, allowing seniors to collect their food without ever needing to leave their vehicles. | |
| First United Methodist Church Food Bank | 775-322-4564 | Food pantries are a great option for seniors with a sparse grocery budget. Some pantries offer weekly or monthly pre-packed boxes, while others allow seniors to choose from available options. Many locations even offer drive-through services, allowing seniors to collect their food without ever needing to leave their vehicles. |
| Reno Sparks Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry | 775-378-9472 | Food pantries are a great option for seniors with a sparse grocery budget. Some pantries offer weekly or monthly pre-packed boxes, while others allow seniors to choose from available options. Many locations even offer drive-through services, allowing seniors to collect their food without ever needing to leave their vehicles. |
| Renown Health Food Pantry | 775-982-7447 | Food pantries are a great option for seniors with a sparse grocery budget. Some pantries offer weekly or monthly pre-packed boxes, while others allow seniors to choose from available options. Many locations even offer drive-through services, allowing seniors to collect their food without ever needing to leave their vehicles. |
| St. Francis of Assisi Food Pantry - Reno | Food pantries are a great option for seniors with a sparse grocery budget. Some pantries offer weekly or monthly pre-packed boxes, while others allow seniors to choose from available options. Many locations even offer drive-through services, allowing seniors to collect their food without ever needing to leave their vehicles. | |
| St. Vincent's Food Pantry | 775-786-5266 | Food pantries are a great option for seniors with a sparse grocery budget. Some pantries offer weekly or monthly pre-packed boxes, while others allow seniors to choose from available options. Many locations even offer drive-through services, allowing seniors to collect their food without ever needing to leave their vehicles. |
| The Salvation Army Food Pantry - Reno | 775-688-4555 | Food pantries are a great option for seniors with a sparse grocery budget. Some pantries offer weekly or monthly pre-packed boxes, while others allow seniors to choose from available options. Many locations even offer drive-through services, allowing seniors to collect their food without ever needing to leave their vehicles. |
| Meals on Wheels Reno | 775-328-2575 | The Meals on Wheels program has provided balanced, nutritious meals to those in need since the 1960s. This service is generally available to seniors over the age of 60 who are homebound or have a medical condition that makes it difficult to prepare meals. It's important to note that each Meals on Wheels provider determines the frequency and schedule of meal deliveries. Some locations may also have a maximum time frame or number of meals it can deliver to an individual. |
Due to the high cost of purchasing new medical equipment, several organizations in Reno collect lightly used medical devices such as wheelchairs, ramps and walkers and distribute them to local seniors and residents in need.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CARE Chest Headquarters - Reno | 775-829-2273 | Care Chest provides medical equipment and supplies to northern Nevada residents who demonstrate financial need. It loans devices for as long as participants need them and can sometimes deliver them to the participant's home. The program also has a walk-in facility that can provide equipment on the spot with proof of identity, residence and income. |
| Nevada Assistive Technology Resource Center (NATRC) | 800-216-7988 | The NATRC offers low and high-tech assistive technology to Nevada seniors in need. It loans the devices at no cost for two weeks, although participants can use multiple loans to extend this time if the device is not needed elsewhere. |
Many organizations offer free or low-cost legal services to Reno seniors. Older adults can access advice on issues such as estate planning, living wills and power of attorney. Some firms also act as long-term care ombudsmen, advocating for the rights of seniors in senior living communities.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Washoe Legal Services | 775-329-2727 | This nonprofit legal aid organization offers free and low-cost legal help to low-income Washoe County residents. Through its Senior Legal Center, it can help eligible seniors with any type of non-criminal case. Its areas of focus include consumer fraud and estate planning. It can also help seniors with cases related to public benefits such as Medicare or Medicaid. |
Senior centers in Reno bring together residents through recreational activities and events. Many also offer advice and support on senior issues, run wellness and nutrition programs, and connect older adults with other resources in the local area.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Washoe County Senior Services | 775-328-2575 | Washoe County provides a variety of direct and indirect services to older residents in Reno and the surrounding area. Some services include case management, outreach, legal services, an adult day health program and several senior centers throughout the region. |
Social Security offices in Reno help seniors and disabled people access the benefits they're entitled to. Older adults can contact their local office for information about receiving retirement benefits, disability allowance and Supplemental Security Income.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reno Social Security Office 89502 | 800-772-1213 | Social Security is a source of income available to retirees and people who can no longer work because of a disability. The money for Social Security comes from a payroll tax levied on employers, employees and self-employed individuals. When you retire, you'll receive monthly payments based on how much you earned when you were working. |
Seniors can apply for tax assistance from several Reno resources. Elderly residents and those with disabilities could be eligible for tax exemptions on medical expenses, reductions on property tax and other tax assistance programs.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Exemption - Reno | 775-328-2277 | Washoe County Assessor |
| Surviving Spouse Exemption - Reno | 775-328-2277 | Washoe County Tax Assessor |
| Veteran's Exemption - Reno | 775-328-2277 | Washoe County Tax Assessor |
Assistance is available for seniors unable to access or use private transportation. These community resources help elderly and disabled residents make journeys in and around Reno, allowing them to run errands and attend appointments in the local area.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County | 775-348-0400 | The RTC operates a public bus service that connects destinations throughout Washoe County. With proof of age, people 60 and older enjoy reduced bus fares. The RTC also offers Washoe Senior Ride, a program that provides subsidized taxi vouchers. Once per month, seniors can purchase a $60 taxi fare card for just $15. This card can be used to pay for rides with any participating taxi company in the county. |
Low-income seniors who are struggling to meet the costs of maintaining their homes can find support from organizations that offer assistance with utility and energy bills. Reno retirees could also qualify for emergency funding programs if they're in danger of losing utility services due to unpaid invoices.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Assistance Program - Reno | The Energy Assistance Program provides a fixed annual credit to eligible residents that the program pays directly to the energy vendor. Participants may use the program once per year, and they must resubmit applications for continued payment once the benefit year concludes. |
Reno retirees who have served in the U.S. military can find support from local veteran services. These offices and organizations help vets access the benefits they're eligible for and provide advice and information on a variety of issues.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ioannis A. Lougaris Veterans' Administration Medical Center | 775-786-7200 | The Ioannis A. Lougaris Veterans' Administration Medical Center offers primary and specialty health care services for veterans in Reno. This facility is a top location for neurology and Parkinson's disease treatment, and it has a palliative and hospice care unit, a nutrition and dietary care program, an on-site pharmacy and mental health treatment. Visitors can access minority veteran care and caregiver support services, which include training, counseling and respite care. |
| Reno Vet Center | 775-323-1294 | The Reno Vet Center offers a relaxing nonmedical setting for veterans to receive counseling, support and referrals to community resources without cost. Trained personnel helps veterans understand, navigate and enroll to receive VA medical and education benefits, teaches them about housing and home loans, provides guidance on documents and connects them with benefits representatives. Those suffering from grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD and military sexual trauma can attend individual or group therapy, and returning service members can receive transitional counseling. |
Reno Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Nevada are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Nevada page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Renee
5.0
Review of Park Place Assisted Living
We went to Park Place Assisted Living. It's more home-like because they were separate buildings. The staff was very friendly. They had patios or a porch at each place and a separate kitchen in each...
Assisted Living
Renee
5.0
Review of Atria Summit Ridge
We went to Atria Summit Ridge. The tour was great. The staff who hosted the tour was very informative, very kind, very knowledgeable, and very personable with the residents, which helped my mom's...
Assisted Living
jbjaw21
1.0
Review of Volante of Reno
Do not place your loved one in their care. They are not responsive. They do not follow through on promised care. There is constant turnover. The food is mediocre. The panic button is used for...
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