Cost of Nevada Assisted Living Facilities

The average cost of assisted living in Nevada is $2,900 per month

The range of costs is from $1,000 to $5,700 per month

This data is based on 9 of the larger facilities within the state and may not represent all facilities within the state. Additional fees may apply.

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Nevada Assisted Living Information

Nevada defines an assisted living facility as a residential facility for groups that provides food, shelter and assistance, as well limited supervision to people who are aged, disabled, mentally retarded, or infirm 24 hours a day.

Nevada Assisted Living Facilities Scope of Care

Assisted living facilities must provide 24 hour supervision, laundry, housekeeping, nutritious meals and snacks, as well as supportive care and assistance with ADL’s as needed. Home health care agencies and hospice may also contract with the resident to provide care as needed.

Nevada Assisted Living Admission Requirements

To be admitted, a resident must be ambulatory, over 18, and not require physical or chemical restraints, continuous nursing care, have a gastronomy tube, suffer from a staph infection or other serious illness. A resident may be discharged if he or she fails to pay the amount due, does not comply with the policies of the facility, or has needs the facility can no longer adequately meet.

Nevada Assisted Living Care Plan Requirements

As intake assessment focusing on the needs regarding ADL’s must be completed at admission.

Nevada Assisted Living Medication Management Requirements

Medication can be self-administered by the patient, or a direct care provider must assist. The direct care provider must have received medication training and appropriately monitored.

Nevada Assisted Living Facility Requirements

Three residents are permitted per room, though each person needs 60 square feet of floor space. In a private unit, residents must have 80 square feet of floor space. A toilet and sink must be provided for every four residents and a tub/shower must be available for every six residents. Uniform fire codes must be met.

Nevada Assisted Living Staffing Requirements

The assisted living facility must have a full-time administrator and enough staff to adequately meet the needs of the residents. If the facility has more than 20 residents, a staff member must be present and awake at all times. Caregivers must be at least 18 and receive appropriate training, including first aid and CPR.

Nevada Assisted Living Medicaid Policy

A Medicaid home and community-based services waiver covers personal care services in a group living situation.

Nevada Alzheimer’s Unit Requirements

In a unit that cares for Alzheimer’s patients, a health care provider must be present and awake at all times. When residents are awake, one care provider must be available for every six residents. Appropriate training is mandatory for all staff who work with these residents. In addition, locked doors and alarms are required on all exit doors.

Nevada Division of Health, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance