11 Memory Care Facilities near Henderson, NV

Part of the Las Vegas metropolitan area, Henderson, Nevada is home to more than 300,000 residents, nearly 18 percent of whom are 65 years of age or older. According to the Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 45,000 seniors in Nevada suffer from dementia, meaning that in cities with high senior populations such as Henderson, there is a considerable need for specialized memory care facilities that care for seniors with dementia disorders such as Huntington's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease. There are 12 facilities in the Henderson area that provide this level of care. 

The Nevada State Health Division closely regulates these facilities throughout the state, which are officially known as residential facilities for groups. Many of these facilities also offer basic assisted livings services to the elderly, but those who wish to provide dementia care must meet additional requirements, including providing evidence that staff has received adequate training to care for such residents. 

• Violent crime rates in Henderson are more than half the state average and property crime rates are considerably lower as well. Even so, it is a good idea for seniors and their loved ones to inquire about security measures that are in place in any memory care facilities they tour.
  
• The Henderson area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Henderson Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
• Henderson has a warm desert climate with minimal precipitation each year. Seniors who are sensitive to hot weather may struggle during the summer when July average temperatures are as high as 105 degrees. However, those who enjoy spending time outdoors may thrive in the year-round warm weather that Henderson has to offer. 
  
• The overall cost of living in Henderson is nearly 30 percent above the national average. If seniors and their families have tight budgets for memory care, the Henderson area may be too expensive.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Henderson

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

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.

Henderson 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 Henderson, please visit our Memory Care in Nevada page.

Henderson-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Nevada are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Nevada page for more information about these laws.