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Nevada Aging Statistics & Resource Guide

By Sixty and Me • September 21, 2020 • Aging

The Nevada Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Nevada. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $22.50 an hour for home care to $9,277 a month for skilled nursing care, Nevada is typically less expensive than the national average. This guide also contains helpful contact information for county offices, Alzheimer’s Disease organizations and government agencies that offer assistance to caregivers and senior citizens.

Nevada Key Statistics

21.8% of the Nevada population is aged 60 or over with 10.1% of seniors aged 65+ living alone.
With no state income tax, estate or inheritance taxes, it is a very tax-friendly state for retirees, with a 6.85% state sales levy and an average property tax set at $693 per $100,000 in home value.
41.9% of certified nursing home beds were rated four or five-stars over a three-month period compared to a US national average of 47.3%.
The median household income for an Nevada senior (65+) is $45,468.
49,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Nevada.

Choosing Long Term Care in Nevada

Nevada Home Care Agencies Directory: The average hourly home care rate in Nevada is $22.50, making Nevada the same cost as the national average ($22.50) for home care.
Nevada Adult Day Care Directory: The average cost of adult day care in Nevada is $1,733 per month making Nevada more expensive than the national average ($1,625) for adult day care.
Nevada Assisted Living Directory: The average cost of assisted living in Nevada is $3,400 per month making Nevada less expensive than the national average ($4,051) for assisted living.
Nevada Skilled Nursing Directory: The average cost of skilled nursing in Nevada is $9,277 per month making Nevada more expensive than the national average ($8,517) for skilled nursing.