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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lyon County, NV

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If your loved one needs memory care in Lyon County, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Lyon County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Lyon County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lyon County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lyon County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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zipAverageCost: $4,820

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Photo of The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
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8.6
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18 reviews
8.6
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18 reviews
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22%
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The lodge was so helpful through this process. She appears to be very comfortable in her room, Which is a shared bathroom. She appears to be very satisfied with her meals.
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.
Warmth, joy, freedom…it all awaits you at this stress-free mountain retreat overlooking the Sierras just a half hour from Lake Tahoe. At The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, named the best senior living community in Carson City, NV five years running, you can finally sit back and...
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77 Floor plans available
9.2
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74 reviews
9.2
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74 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
31%
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9%
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3%
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4%
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Love Morning Star. It's exactly what we needed for the folks. The staff are Angels! Really glad we have them there, they are safe and entertained.
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.
MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks is a premier retirement community located in Sparks, Nevada, an eastern suburb of Reno. Sparks is a beautiful city with small stores, lots of great shopping and fun activities for its residents. Residents can go shopping, visit the casino, take in a group...
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9.1
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22 reviews
9.1
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22 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
14%
3 star
9%
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0%
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5%
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They do a lot of activities like a really good amount of activities. My mother is in memory care. They do even more activities in assisted living several a day. I just think it's harder to hire a good night...
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.
Kiley Ranch Senior Living offers studios, one and two bedroom apartment homes, where residence enjoy an abundance of thoughtful amenities. From an on site salon, where you can get the pampering you deserve, to multiple common spaces available for socializing and entertaining, the entire community...
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8.8
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29 reviews
8.8
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29 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
17%
3 star
7%
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7%
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My father has been living at this Sierra Basin for a while now, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible team caring for him. From day one, the staff has gone above and beyond to ensure he feels...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
With unbeatable views, a rooftop patio, and award-winning memory care programming, Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care is an industry-leading community for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia. This community was built in 2019 and consists of 54 apartments for your loved ones to...
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8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
36%
3 star
14%
2 star
7%
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Several residents that [name removed] and [name removed] have spoken with, transferred from 5-Star and are happier at Clearwater. [name removed] and [name removed] are very happy with the ability to get to...
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.
Make a lifelong commitment to living well with Clearwater at Rancharrah, an assisted living & memory support community in Reno offering 129 well-appointed apartment homes with both private and semi-private living options. Our community encourages residents to live a purposeful life by...
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The staff at AMC is wonderful. Once we got my Father in at AMC he started to thrive. Everyone there made me feel so much better about leaving him with them which is very hard to do when you live so far from...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Arbors philosophy of care — based upon respect, patience, dignity and the encouragement of independence — means enhanced quality of life, which is what everyone wants for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Each resident has unique needs that must be understood and provided for; our continuous...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.0
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25 reviews
7.0
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25 reviews
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60%
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28%
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4%
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I would recommend to others. However, the price will be out of reach as they raise rates and the insurance coverage expires. I am going to check further into qualification for VA facilities.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We understand your concerns for your loved one’s safety and well-being, along with the weight of the responsibility of caring for someone with dementia. At our community in Reno, Nev., which offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care, we have the experience to understand the complexity of dementia at...
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Photo of Mason Valley Residence
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.
2.0
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17 reviews
2.0
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17 reviews
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29%
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3 star
18%
2 star
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My parents stayed at The Chateau in Gardnerville and they really liked it. The facility was clean, the food was good, the rooms were a good size, the staff was wonderful and the activities were enjoyable. My...
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.
Brookdale Gardnerville provides assisted living and memory care to seniors in Douglas County, Nevada, where we enjoy small town living with wonderful views of the Sierra Nevada and Pine Nut Mountains. Gardnerville is only 17 miles from Lake Tahoe, a favorite destination for our residents. In case...
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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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Photo of Summit Estates
5.3
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3 reviews
5.3
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
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Everyone at Volante is kind and so helpful. My mom felt so much at home from the first moment she walked in. That is why she selected Volante to move to.
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.
Photo of Mar-Von Senior Care, LLC
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.

Cost of memory care in Lyon County, NV

The average cost of senior living in Lyon County is $4,820 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fallon Station, NV with an average of $3,596 per month.

Memory care costs in Lyon County, NV, vs. nearby counties

Lyon County, NV
$4,820/mo
$5,228/mo

Memory care costs in Lyon County, NV, vs. state and national averages

Lyon County, NV
$4,820/mo
$4,740/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in Lyon County, NV, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,820/mo

Memory care costs in Lyon County, NV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,200/mo
Studio
$5,917/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,953/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,017/mo

Senior living costs in Lyon County 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: Lyon County, NV
Column state: Nevada
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLyon County, NVNevadaU.S.
Memory Care$4,820/mo$4,740/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,371/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,830/mo$3,648/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Lyon County, NV:$4,820/mo
Nevada:$4,740/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Lyon County, NV:$4,371/mo
Nevada:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Lyon County, NV:$3,830/mo
Nevada:$3,648/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Lyon County

Recent reviews for memory care in Lyon County

Brookdale Reno

4.0
I would say there is a high staff turnover but I still feel it is the best fit for my husband. I like that he has a private bedroom with a window, personal climate control, and bathroom with toilet and sink. They also have a lovely and well maintained outdoor space surrounding the facility.

Arbors Memory Care in Sparks, NV

5.0
The admin is knowledgeable, caring, and efficient. Caregivers are just that — caring. The facility is immaculate and well thought out. The gardens are just the cherry on top. It feels like a resort.

Clearwater at Rancharrah in Reno, NV

4.5
The staff members at Clearwater at Rancharrah were always always caring. Based on the experience we did have with them we would most definitely recommend them to other families.

Lyon County review score based on 58 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 58 reviews of 12 Lyon County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lyon County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Lyon County review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Lyon County, NV12 facilities
6.2
Yerington, NV7 facilities
6.5
Smith Valley, NV4 facilities

Review subcategories for Lyon County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 58 reviews of 12 Lyon County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lyon County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Lyon County, NV averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.3
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.0
3.8
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Lyon County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lyon County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lyon County, 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 Lyon County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Lyon County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lyon County, NVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lyon County memory care

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 Lyon County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lyon County, NVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lyon County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lyon County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lyon County, NVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Lyon County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lyon County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lyon County, NVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lyon County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Lyon County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lyon County, NVNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Lyon County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. 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 memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Lyon County protect seniors.
Learn about Nevada memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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