Home to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the residential community of North Las Vegas sits at the edge of the Nevada desert near the Nellis Dunes. Nearly 281,000 people live in this part of the Las Vegas area, and almost 11% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over. The community looks after seniors with several medical centers including Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Hospital, and the cost of health care locally is 5% lower than the national average. Nursing homes are also relatively accessible, as the $8,273 a month cost for care is well below the $9,216 average for Nevada, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Nursing homes can offer needed medical care for seniors with chronic illnesses and post-acute rehab needs. They offer specialized services such as medical monitoring and medication administration. For seniors with less intensive medical needs, other options such as assisted living or home care could also be a good fit.
This guide lists the average costs for nursing home care in North Las Vegas, comparing those with the prices for other levels of senior care. Additionally, it includes several helpful resources for seniors seeking free and low-cost support services.