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What we like the most about Sunrise of Henderson is the staff, they are friendly, Courteous, Professional, and attentive. We would highly recommend this community to other families based on the experience...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise of Henderson is nestled in the Green Valley area of Henderson and has million dollar views of casinos, mountains and sunsets coupled with a beautiful climate to enjoy with friends and loved ones. Residents enjoy the outdoor patios as hummingbirds flit about the gardens and small lemon...
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Absolutely recommend Merrill Gardens! The level of care really sets them apart. The team has been attentive, compassionate, and willing to go the extra mile for us. A great community to be part...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our community has 88 independent retirement and assisted living apartments with a combination of one bedroom and two bedroom floor plans. Our apartments are spacious with full kitchens, central air conditioning, washer/dryer, walk-in closets, and large stall showers with seats. Each unit has...
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It was recently updated so everything is new. Yes, I would recommend Parkway Assisted Living and Memory Care community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Prestige Assisted Living at Henderson is an established asset to the community. It is located in a developing residential neighborhood with easy access from a major street. It is near shopping, medical and dental clinics, the hospital, a skilled nursing center and convenient to public...
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The community has had its vaccinations, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. She said the food is great and she really enjoys it. I would recommend this community to others. The communication...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lakeview Terrace of Boulder City is an assisted living community located in Boulder City, Colorado in Boulder County and home to just over 294,000 people. Boulder City is a bustling community with beautiful sky-line views and park-like settings. Residents will enjoy having access to great...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Nelson, NV

The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $4,920 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boulder City, NV with an average of $3,865 per month.

Assisted living costs in Nelson, NV, vs. nearby cities

Nelson, NV
$4,920/mo
$4,033/mo

Assisted living costs in Nelson, NV, vs. state and national averages

Nelson, NV
$4,920/mo
$4,271/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Nelson, NV, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,920/mo
$5,485/mo

Assisted living costs in Nelson, NV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,991/mo
Studio
$5,106/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,886/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,238/mo

Senior living costs in Nelson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Nelson, NV
Column state: Nevada
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNelson, NVNevadaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,920/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,485/mo$4,740/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,241/mo$3,648/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Nelson, NV:$4,920/mo
Nevada:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Nelson, NV:$5,485/mo
Nevada:$4,740/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Nelson, NV:$3,241/mo
Nevada:$3,648/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nelson, NV

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Nelson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nelson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nelson

Lakeview Terrace of Boulder City

4.6
The staff are so kind and understanding and are easy to work with, great place for a loved one to stay.

Sunrise of Henderson

5.0
We moved her in [date removed] to Henderson Nevada and she is being taken care of and thriving here! They are amazing it's sunrise of Henderson. My mom has been in 5 different assisted living memory care and sunrise by far it absolutely the BEST!

Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, NV

4.0
Staff and residents are kind and nice. I really like that one can order meals from morning to 7pm throughout the day as it fits your schedule.

Nelson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Nelson assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Nelson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nelson, NVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Nelson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelson, NVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, NVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson, NVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson, NVNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nelson

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Nevada assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Nelson protect seniors.
Learn about Nevada assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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