10 Best Nursing Homes in Henderson, NV
Find the best senior care community in Henderson, where they offer a Vegas-style retirement without the high cost of living. Henderson has options to meet your senior loved one’s needs, whether it’s skilled nursing care, memory support, daily personal assistance, or a combination.
The term nursing home is often how people refer to all types of senior living communities. However, we use the term on this page to mean skilled nursing facilities specifically. Skilled nursing is an advanced type of senior care that provides a high level of constant medical support. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24/7 nursing care and medical oversight with highly trained nurses and doctors.
If you or your loved one doesn’t require this level of daily medical care, an assisted living facility is probably the best fit. Assisted living or general senior care communities support their residents with daily tasks, meals, social opportunities, and a variety of therapies. Memory care communities are a specialized kind of assisted living community that provide specialized support to persons with dementia. The majority of local communities in A Place for Mom’s network also provide on-site skilled nursing services to their current residents, for rehabilitative or post-surgery needs.
In this guide, you’ll learn about our 14 partner assisted living and memory care communities in a 10-mile radius of southwest Henderson. We use our 20+ years of experience in the senior living market and proprietary data to create this all-inclusive guide to long-term senior care in Henderson. Find Henderson care facility costs, ways that seniors tend to pay, senior resources, and an outline of the Nevada laws and regulations on senior care communities. Throughout each section, we also include details on Henderson’s senior demographics.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Henderson, NV
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...
4+. Very happy with Truewood. Staff are amazing, friendly, helpful and caring. Lots of activities, although my brother does not join in. He has serve hearing loss. The residence is kept up, very clean and...
Very good. A few minor problems, but generally very satisfied. I am living here with my wife who has memory issues. I get a lot of support from in-house staff. It makes my life a lot easier. They do many...
I would highly recommend Prestige. It feels like a family with residents, visitors and staff. I can't say enough how greatful I was with our Overall experience. My family and I were always welcomed.
My loved one is a resident at Prestige Assisted Living at Mira Loma and overall the experience has been very good so far. The staff is good. The move in process was easy. However, the food is bland. Overall,...
I was happy when they changed management companies, that they retained most if not all of the existing personnel. Love the staff there, very friendly and attentive. Feel the cost is high, but you get what...
The staff was wonderful. [name removed] has passed away but the staff was very caring with him and took such good care of him, they made sure that he was well taken care of and comfortable in his last days....
A well run facility with a very attentive and helpful staff. The food, though, isn't up to par with the overall operation. It is being remodeled and the upgrades are significant. We visited a half dozen...
The caregivers are very kind and attentive. Even the activity director [name removed] does special things for the residents. She really goes above and beyond. It is small and intimate so your loved one...
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I have to give all the categories that are listed a 5. I have been there for a little while now and I am well impressed with all that I have encountered. So glad to be here. Based on my experience so far, we...
Our Brother has been a residence at Blue Sky since they opened. He came from another facility that was like "cottages" and his care was far from good but expensive, as he kept getting UTI's and being sent...
Everybody is helpful and friendly. My loved one is having trouble with her condition. She only saw a physician assistant one time since she has been there.
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- Costs of nursing homes in the Henderson area
- What families are saying about nursing homes in Henderson
- How people pay for a nursing home in Henderson
- Understand Nevada laws and regulations for Henderson nursing homes
- What to expect from nursing homes in Henderson
- Henderson nursing homes services and amenities
- Explore senior care with confidence
- Unfamiliar with Henderson? Highlights for seniors
- Health care for seniors in Henderson
- Transportation for seniors in Henderson
- Senior activities in Henderson
Costs of nursing homes in the Henderson area
Henderson nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities are the costliest type of senior care facility due to the advanced, 24/7 medical care provided on-site by a staff of nurses and doctors.
In 2021, the median monthly cost of a private room in a Henderson skilled nursing facility was $10,646, and $8,273 for a semi-private room.[01] You can expect the cost to vary depending on services, floor plan, location, and amenities. However, you can usually expect monthly nursing home costs to include the following services and features:
- Three meals a day, plus snacks
- Personal care services
- 24/7 skilled medical care and oversight
- Senior-specific amenities
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Landscaped outdoor common areas
- Activity programming
Not every senior needs intensive 24/7 medical care. If the senior in your life doesn’t require 24/7 skilled nursing care, you should check out our Henderson assisted living and Henderson memory care pages. Assisted living and memory care costs much less than skilled nursing care per month. Such facilities are a better fit overall for seniors who only need assistance with daily tasks and general caregiver supervision.
Costs of Henderson assisted living and memory care facilities
According to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data, the average starting rent families paid for our Henderson partner assisted living communities was $3,768 per month. The starting rent for our partner assisted living communities with memory care was $4,817 per month. These starting rent prices don’t reflect the cost of additional care or any add-on services.[02]
You can usually expect the following services and amenities to be included in monthly costs for Henderson assisted living and memory care communities:
- Three meals a day, plus snacks
- Personal care, like assistance with activities of daily living
- Medication assistance and administration
- Weekly housekeeping and laundry
- Maintenance and landscaping
- Utilities
- Event and activity schedules
- Transportation
- Senior-specific in-unit amenities, like low-threshold showers
- Specialized therapies and wellness programs
- Indoor and outdoor common areas, like salons, libraries, game rooms, movie theaters, courtyards, and grilling areas
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How people pay for a nursing home in Henderson
Let’s walk you through payment options that seniors and their families typically use to cover senior care costs. We explore personal payment options first, which are often combined with senior benefits like Social Security income , Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid. This section can help you learn what might apply to your family’s circumstances. Find application resources, local contacts, and benefits that can be combined in a way that works best for your family.
Seniors and their families usually begin by reviewing their personal assets to cover senior care costs. Personal income sources such as savings accounts, investment returns, Social Security benefits, pensions, and the options below are often used to pay for your loved one’s ideal senior care community:
Approximate number of veterans who live in Henderson
Approximately 29% of Henderson veterans are over the age of 75.
Senior veterans and their surviving spouses may be eligible for benefits that can cover their long-term senior care costs. For example, seniors with disabilities from active service and enrolled in VA health care may be eligible for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. This is typically the most generous veterans benefit. It provides monthly payments on top of a VA Pension to cover the cost of anything that improves quality of life, like a senior care community. However, these benefits can be confusing and difficult to access without proper advice.
Below we provide local resources to help veterans access all their eligible benefits. There are many “presumptive” service-connected disabilities that qualify a veteran or their spouse for disability benefits. Keep in mind that even if a disability is not on the presumptive list, it may still qualify. This is why we recommend meeting with a veterans service officer at a local veterans services organization (VSO) to make sure you or your loved one are not missing out on potential disability income.
The following resources can help Henderson veterans begin the process of understanding and applying for their potential benefits:
- Contact the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (or VAST) Las Vegas to connect with veterans service officers near Henderson.
- Communicate with veterans service officers online through the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (or NDVS).
- Visit the Henderson Vet Center for confidential health services and benefits assistance at no cost.
Resources for Henderson veterans
Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST) Las Vegas
6900 N. Pecos Road, Room 1C237
North Las Vegas, NV 89086
Phone: 702-224-6025, ext. 46025
Henderson Vet Center
400 N. Stephanie St., Suite 180
Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: 702-791-9100
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Southeast Las Vegas VA Clinic
1020 S. Boulder Highway
Henderson, NV 89015
Phone: 702-791-9030
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Nevada Medicaid provides health care insurance to eligible Henderson seniors of low-income status. It can cover the cost of 24/7 skilled nursing home care in Henderson, Nevada. However, this type of care must be medically necessary due to a diagnosed medical condition in order to be covered.[04,05] Please note that Nevada Medicaid doesn’t cover the cost of rent in private senior care facilities, like assisted living and memory care facilities. But it will cover room and board at a Medicaid-contracted nursing home.
Medicaid for assisted living and memory care
Medicaid doesn’t cover rent at a private assisted living or memory care facility, but some on-site care services may be covered. Through senior-specific waiver programs or Long Term Services and Support waiver programs, seniors can receive Medicaid-covered care services in their current place of residence, as long as it’s a residential or community setting.
One Medicaid waiver for seniors is the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) Assisted Living Waiver. This waiver may cover the costs of daily personal care services, such as assistance with feeding and personal hygiene. The Home and Community Based Services Waiver for the Frail Elderly is another senior-specific Nevada Medicaid waiver. Its purpose is to help seniors remain in their chosen place of residence and avoid a move into a long-term care facility. In order to benefit from this waiver, seniors have to be eligible for Nevada Medicaid.
Dual Medicaid and Medicare coverage
Nevada also has a Dual Eligible Special Needs Program (or D-SNP) for seniors enrolled in both Nevada Medicaid and Medicare. This program can improve care quality by coordinating care services between Medicaid and Medicare. D-SNP also combines coverage from both programs to help eligible seniors get the most from their benefits. Check out this dual coverage option before applying for other programs, such as Medicaid waivers.
Support with Medicaid
For assistance and information on applying for Nevada Medicaid, check out these local resources:
- Nevada Medicaid’s “Peace of Mind” brochure is offered by the state’s Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS). It’s a good place to start to learn more about the enrollment process.
- Check out the Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) for guidance and additional support in accessing different programs.
- Contact the Nevada long-term care ombudsman to assist you with community resources and benefits access.
- Contact Nevada Aging and Disability Services to learn about the state’s long-term care services.
- Dial 2-1-1 or visit Nevada 211’s website to learn about local senior services.
Henderson resident Medicaid resources
Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (MAP)
3208 Goni Road, Suite 181
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: 775-687-4210
Nevada Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP)
Phone: 888-282-1155
Nevada Aging and Disability Services
Phone: 702-486-6930
Nevada 211
Phone: 2-1-1
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that can cover medically necessary care costs, such as nursing home care in a skilled nursing facility. Review each part of Medicare below to see what may be covered:[06]
- Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, some in-home health care, hospice care, and rehabilitation services.
- Medicare Part B covers some doctors’ appointments, preventive services, outpatient care, and medical supplies.
- Medicare Part D covers some prescription medications and vaccines.
A maximum of 100 days of nursing home services in Henderson skilled nursing facilities may be covered in some part by Medicare. To receive Medicare-covered skilled nursing services, seniors must have a medical diagnosis and meet each of the following requirements:[07]
- Be age 65+.
- Receive Part A hospital insurance and have a leftover balance in their benefit period.
- Have an inpatient hospital stay that qualifies for coverage.
- Receive skilled nursing services in a facility certified by Medicare.
- Need skilled nursing services for either a medical condition that was treated during an inpatient hospital stay or that began in a skilled nursing facility.
Medicare benefit assistance
For assistance with Medicare benefits, reach out to the Clark County Social Security Administration Office first, and then contact any of the following resources:
- Contact the local long-term care ombudsman for additional benefit assistance.
- Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (or MAP) is another helpful option.
- Nevada also has a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (or SHIP) that provides Medicare counseling services and eligibility information.
- For other health insurance resources, check out Nevada Health Link.
Henderson resident Medicare resources
Clark County Social Security Administration Office
10416 S. Eastern Ave.
Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nevada Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (or LTCOP)
Phone: 888-282-1155
Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (or MAP)
3208 Goni Road, Suite 181
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: 775-687-4210
Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program (or SHIP)
3208 Goni Road, Suite 181
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: 775-687-4210
Nevada Health Link
Phone: 800-547-2927
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Understand Nevada laws and regulations for Henderson nursing homes
Nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, as well as assisted living facilities in Nevada must be licensed by the state’s Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC). Nursing facilities in Nevada must adhere to the following requirements to remain licensed by the state:[08]
- Facilities must have a bed for each resident.
- Facilities must be managed by a licensed administrator.
- Staff must be available 24 hours a day to residents, and a full-time registered nurse with at least three years of nursing care facility experience must be present.
- There must also be one designated licensed practical nurse on-site during each skilled nursing shift.
- Facilities must be in partnership with a minimum of one local hospital that accepts senior transfers.
- Each resident receives a comprehensive care plan that includes care services for their psychological, social, and physical well-being.
- A resident’s medications must be administered by a caregiver, unless the caregiving team agrees self-administering is safe.
- Meal services must be supervised by a licensed dietician.
Nevada’s Bureau of Health Care Quality performs annual unannounced inspections of skilled nursing facilities to ensure compliance with each of these requirements.[09]
Nevada laws and regulations for assisted living and memory care facilities
We included this section on Nevada’s assisted living and memory care laws and regulations, in case a skilled nursing facility isn’t right for your loved one. The information below may help you in your search for the right senior care facility. You can also check out our assisted living and memory care pages for Henderson for a complete overview.
Facility licensing and grading system
Assisted living and memory care facilities in Nevada must be licensed under the category of “Residential Facilities for Groups” by the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC). The license ensures each community provides qualified senior care. Nevada’s Division of Public and Behavioral Health ranks residential facilities with an inspection-based grading system. Inspectors note concerns on staff and safety with the following grades:[10]
- A facility with an “A” grade has either minimal or no concerns.
- Those with a “B” grade have multiple concerns or issues with their administration that may cause harm to residents if left unaddressed.
- To earn a “C” or “D” grade, a facility must have several issues with their administration, concerns that have already caused harm to residents, or both. After receiving a “C” or “D” grade, the facility must be reinspected until it receives an “A” or “B” grade.
Licensing requirements
In general, all assisted living and memory care facilities in Nevada must adhere to the following requirements to maintain their state licenses:[11,12,13]
- Facilities must meet each resident’s evolving needs and reduce the likelihood that the resident will need to move to another care facility.
- Facilities are not allowed to admit residents that are bedridden, require restraint, or require 24-hour skilled nursing care. However, seniors who currently live in the facility will not be displaced or transferred if they grow to need 24-hour skilled nursing care. Current residents who qualify for HCQC-approved hospice care can also remain in their communities in the event they require hospice.
- Private rooms must be at least 80 square feet. Shared rooms must have at least 60 square feet of floor space for each senior resident.
- Shared rooms can’t have more than three residents.
- All building exits must have alarms or other auditory signals to alert caregivers of wandering and safety concerns.
- All outdoor spaces must be completely gated and locked.
Staffing and caregiver requirements
Staff and caregivers must comply with the following regulations at licensed assisted living and memory care facilities in Nevada:[12,13]
- Assisted living facilities with over 20 residents need at least one employee on-site who’s awake at all times.
- Caregivers must be at least 18 years old and complete care-related training such as CPR and first aid.
- If the facility provides memory care, all caregivers and administration must complete at least 8 hours of specialized memory care training, in addition to general caregiver training.
Facility inspection reports
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (or DHHS) inspects each assisted living facility before it’s licensed as a Residential Care Facility for Groups. These facilities are also inspected after a complaint has been filed. You’ll find public inspection reports in Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Provider Search Form. To use this search form, select “Health Facilities” under the Business Unit search criteria, select “Residential Facility for Groups” under the Credential Type criteria, then enter the name and the address of the facility you want to learn about.
Nevada Department of Health contact information
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
400 W. King St., Suite 300
Carson City, Nevada 89703
Phone: 775-684-4000
COVID-19 regulations for Henderson nursing homes
Henderson has several guidelines in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There are several local pharmacies and vaccination sites where residents are encouraged to stay up-to-date with testing and vaccinations. Review the latest local guidelines by visiting the City of Henderson’s website.
We encourage you to reach out to a prospective community for more information on their specific rules, since each facility may have COVID-19 guidelines and masking protocols of their own. However, Henderson recommends senior care facilities stick to the following guidelines:[14]
Social distancing.
Families should visit residents in outdoor settings if possible. Indoors, chairs and tables must be set 6 feet apart, and common or shared rooms need to have proper ventilation.
Quarantining.
Residents should quarantine for 14 days if there are suspected flu symptoms or a positive COVID-19 test result.
Staff safety.
Caregivers must wear a mask in the facility. An N95 mask and a face shield or goggles must be worn while working with a senior who has COVID-19 symptoms.
What to expect from nursing homes in Henderson
Seniors can move into their ideal Henderson senior living community through one of our many in-network partners. Whether seniors need skilled nursing care, assisted living, or memory care, you can find what you and your family needs in A Place for Mom’s Henderson network. You can also find several communities that offer more than one level of care, enabling seniors to age in place should their care needs change over time.
Henderson nursing homes and senior care facilities
Henderson nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities have highly trained medical caregivers who provide 24/7 supervision and medical care. These doctors and nurses sometimes also coordinate rehabilitation services for seniors in need of recovery after a surgery or an illness. However, seniors who plan to age in place can get the skilled nursing care they need in 86% of A Place for Mom’s partner Henderson assisted living and memory care communities.
In general, seniors need to already establish residency in an assisted living community before they can gain access to the on-site skilled nursing care services. Not many assisted living facilities will initially admit seniors in need of immediate skilled nursing care. If your loved one doesn’t currently require 24/7 skilled medical observation or rehabilitation services, it’s a good idea to establish residency at their ideal assisted living facility now. That way, the senior can remain in their chosen community if their needs ever change.
Henderson assisted living facilities
Henderson assisted living communities offer life-enriching opportunities. Seniors can enjoy the ideal balance of independence and daily assistance in an apartment-style community with multiple on-site care and service options as well as full social calendars. And, 83% of these communities provide more than one type of senior care on the same campus. For example, an assisted living facility might also offer memory care and independent living wings in addition to an abundance of amenities. This can reinforce peer relationships, as seniors with a variety of needs can live on the same campus together.
The other assisted living communities in A Place for Mom’s Henderson network are in residential care homes or stand-alone facilities. Seniors will find smaller numbers of peers and a more intimate setting in a homelike care home or stand-alone assisted living facility. Sometimes, residents in these smaller settings may be able to enjoy a more personalized lifestyle with more tailorable care services. In all cases, seniors in assisted living communities will find a maintenance-free lifestyle full of desirable services, amenities, and activities.
Services
Seniors won’t have to lift a finger after moving into a Henderson assisted living community. Whether seniors need a ride to their next appointment or want to refresh their apartment, these communities have it covered with the following services:
- Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services
- Scheduled transportation, either complimentary or at-cost
- Concierge services
- Restaurant-style dining services
- Wellness programs
Amenities
A maintenance-free lifestyle allows seniors to leisurely enjoy every amenity offered. Seniors can enjoy movie nights in spacious theaters, plan a barbeque with friends, and more. Check out some of the amenities you can expect to find at our partner Henderson assisted living communities:
- Private dining rooms to enjoy meals with loved ones
- Full-service beauty salons and spas
- Enclosed courtyards with paved walking paths and dog parks
- Yoga and Pilates studios
- Movie theaters
- Bistros for snacks and drinks throughout the day
- Outdoor grilling areas
- Fitness and activity centers
- TV lounges and game rooms
- Libraries
Activities
Throughout the day, seniors have an abundance of options to fill their social calendars or to devote time to a beloved hobby. The following activities are common to our partner Henderson assisted living communities:
- Interest clubs, like floral arranging and walking clubs
- Field trips to local attractions
- Educational, art, and fitness classes
- Volunteering projects
- Religious services
- Live music
- Movie nights
- Holiday parties and happy hours
- Spa days
Henderson memory care facilities
Many of Henderson’s assisted living facilities offer a specialized memory care unit. In fact, 80% of the memory care communities in A Place for Mom’s Henderson network share a campus with an assisted living community, an independent living community, or both.
Some memory care facilities are stand-alone, meaning they’re a facility exclusively for those with a dementia diagnosis. Some families prefer stand-alone memory care facilities due to their more dementia-friendly design. These facilities were built from the ground up to promote a safe, peaceful, and secure lifestyle for individuals experiencing symptoms of dementia.
Seniors in memory care communities or wings have access to similar services and amenities as those at assisted living facilities, as well as additional specialized services, therapies, and staff. Most memory care facilities train their staff and caregivers with extensive memory care training. These facilities also offer advanced security for residents, with enclosed courtyards and a range of wander detection capabilities. Each style of community prides itself on high-quality senior services, resort-style amenities, and enriching activities and therapies.
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Health care for seniors in Henderson
Henderson medical centers offer a range of medical care, rehabilitation services, and long-term acute care. There’s also a hospital that provides speech and language therapy to people with dementia — Henderson Hospital. Find information on this hospital and the other top three hospitals in Henderson below.
Kindred Hospital Las Vegas-Sahara
Kindred Hospital Las Vegas-Sahara provides long-term acute care. They can help patients recover from major surgeries, cardiac events, and complete rehabilitation programs.
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals — Siena Campus
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals — Siena Campus is a general medical and surgical hospital that ranks highly in care related to cancer, cardiology, diabetes, and geriatric care.
Henderson Hospital is a general medical and surgical hospital that provides services such as orthopedics, cardiology, and emergency care. This hospital also has speech and language pathologists to specifically support patients with dementia.
Dignity Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Dignity Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a rehabilitation facility in Henderson that provides recovery services for strokes, brain injuries, amputations, and spinal cord injuries.
Transportation for seniors in Henderson
Every Henderson assisted living and memory care facility in A Place for Mom’s network provides complimentary or at-cost transportation services, with caregiver escorts included as needed. Seniors who move into these communities are set up with a secure way to navigate this car-dependent city.
Visiting friends and family have convenient ways to navigate Henderson via the city’s public transportation options:
- The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) provides several Henderson bus lines.
- There are a few Park and Ride locations in the Las Vegas Valley.
- The RTC also offers exclusive transportation services for seniors, like door-to-door scheduled rides and RTC paratransit services.
- The Nevada Taxicab Authority connects Henderson residents and visitors with local taxi companies.
- There are also transportation services for veterans through the Veterans Medical Transportation Network for Senior and Disabled Veterans (or VMTN). Eligible veterans can use this service to travel from their assisted living communities to VA-approved medical appointments.
Senior activities in Henderson
Visitors and their senior loved ones have an abundance of natural beauty and activities to explore in Henderson. The Las Vegas Strip, the Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead are each less than an hour’s drive away, giving everyone plenty of desirable locations to visit just outside of the city. Use helpful Henderson travel guides and browse the following popular attractions, some with accessibility options for people with disabilities.
Abundant outdoor exploration
Picnics in the park and scenic adventures await seniors and their loved ones. Here are some popular destinations:
- Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is over 100 acres of waterfowl habitat, which includes wheelchair-accessible paths and nine bird-viewing ponds.
- Lake Las Vegas Golf and Food Festival is an annual festival in Henderson known for its upscale hospitality and fine dining.
- McCullough Hills Trailhead is among several scenic hiking trails in Henderson that also offers family picnic areas.
- Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area is home to a part of the Mojave Desert, where seniors and visitors can enjoy mountain scenery and native rock art.
- Lake Las Vegas is a great spot for waterfront relaxing and enjoying chartered yacht events.
- Lion Habitat Ranch is a unique Henderson experience, offering a close look at exotic wildlife conservation.
Local art and entertainment
These upscale casinos and the city’s vibrant art scene are sure to make each visit with loved ones interesting:
- City Hall Art Gallery has two floors full of pieces from local artists, and rotating displays often make an appearance.
- Clark County Museum offers a senior discount that allows visitors to explore the 30 acres of historic structures and the exhibit hall.
- M Resort Casino has an open-air design and the entire variety of popular casino games one could want.
- Green Valley Ranch Casino is a great local spot to try your luck at video poker, slot machines, and more.
A quiet suburban lifestyle
Enjoy a laid-back lifestyle full of senior centers, libraries, and the local botanical garden:
- Downtown Senior Center is for seniors age 50+. Take advantage of the wellness area, engaging activities, and the dining room all while socializing with peers.
- Heritage Park Senior Facility is a bustling local senior recreation center with a bocce ball court, a fitness center, and more.
- Henderson Multigenerational Center gives seniors wonderful opportunities to connect with the community. Find swimming pools, a fitness center, and activities for many different interests.
- Henderson Games is an annual sporting event for seniors and adults that takes place during Nevada’s beautiful spring season.
- Henderson Libraries offers more than an opportunity to find favorite authors. Participate in craft fairs, attend authors’ live readings, or join a poetry workshop. There are four locations to choose from in the Henderson Library network.
- Ethel M. Botanical Cactus Garden has more than 300 species of cacti and other desert plants nestled among paved paths in the state’s largest succulent collection.
Local dining experiences
Henderson’s food and drink scene is rich with variety, from artisan liquors to unique culinary experiences:
- Ethel M. Chocolates offers self-guided tours and private tastings of the finest locally-made chocolates.
- Las Vegas Distillery has local artisan bourbon, whiskey, and vodka that visitors are sure to enjoy.
- Henderson’s best restaurants can help visitors find their new favorite dish, from Kosher delis and Korean barbeque to vegan hot dogs and pizzerias.
Frequently Asked Questions
Acacia Springs, Sunrise of Henderson and Atria Seville are the top-rated Nursing Homes facilities near Henderson, NV. These Nursing Homes facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Nursing Homes in Henderson is $4,402 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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