Reno is a city of a quarter of a million people in Washoe County on the Nevada/California border. Its older residents can count on the expertise of four hospitals, including the Northern Nevada Medical Center and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Seniors with Medicare will be pleased to know Reno has 504 physicians in multiple disciplines, including family doctors, cardiologists and psychiatrists. With monthly fees averaging $9,095 (1.8% below the state average), Reno’s numerous nursing homes also provide quality care to seniors who need 24-hour support.
Nursing homes provide medical services near the level of hospitals but in environments designed to feel as homelike as possible. Although each facility is unique, typically, a physician will tailor a health care plan for a new resident which will be managed by a registered nurse, with many tasks, such as assistance with bathing, carried out by licensed nurses. Nursing home care isn’t suitable for more able seniors, who may be better served in assisted living communities or by visits from home health care professionals.
This guide discusses nursing home and other senior care costs in more detail. It also lists some resources for Reno’s seniors and their families.