Summerlin South, Nevada

Companion Care for Seniors in Summerlin South, NV

Conversation, outings, meals together and a steady, friendly presence for an older adult who lives alone or spends long days by themselves. Post what you need in Summerlin South for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Companion Care in Summerlin South, NV: the local picture

8,179
residents 65 or older (26% of Summerlin South)
29%
of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Clark County)
22%
of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home
3.2%
of households have no vehicle (7.6% in Clark County)

About 2,338 residents of Summerlin South aged 65 or older live alone, 29% of older residents in households (24% in Clark County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

3.2% of Summerlin South households have no vehicle (7.6% in Clark County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 8,179 Summerlin South residents aged 65 or older, 1,112 are 85 or older (14%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

3,712 Summerlin South households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 1,368 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 504 older Summerlin South residents (6.2%) live below the poverty line (11% in Clark County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 22% of Summerlin South residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (1,581), Chinese (1,412), Tagalog (1,030). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Summerlin South compared with Clark County and Nevada

Census figureSummerlin SouthClark CountyNevada
Residents 65+ in households who live alone29%24%25%
Residents 65 or older26%16%17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home22%34%29%
Households with no vehicle3.2%7.6%7.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.2%11%11%
Residents 65+ with a disability27%35%34%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$89,063$59,607—

Older residents in towns around Summerlin South

TownDistanceResidents 65+Live alone (65+)
Spring Valley, NV4.3 mi36,07024%
Las Vegas, NV8.5 mi105,84327%
Enterprise, NV9.9 mi27,93116%
Winchester, NV11 mi4,27235%
Paradise, NV11 mi28,49531%
Sunrise Manor, NV16 mi24,07524%

Hospitals near Summerlin South (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Summerlin Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV3.8 mi3 of 5(702) 233-7500
Southern Hills Hospital And Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV4.7 mi4 of 5(702) 880-2100
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - San Martin CampusLas Vegas, NV5.0 mi4 of 5(702) 492-8509

Straight-line miles from the center of Summerlin South. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

  • Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
  • Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
  • Company at meals, and help preparing them
  • Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits
Cost

What companion care costs in Summerlin South

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,422 monthly median income of Summerlin South households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Summerlin South: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Summerlin South?

About 2,338 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (24% in Clark County).

How much does companion care cost in Summerlin South?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,422 monthly median income of Summerlin South households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a companion caregiver do in Summerlin South?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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