Dementia Care in Fallon, NV: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fallon, NV: the local picture

126

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1,597

residents 65 or older (17% of Fallon)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Churchill County)

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fallon has about 126 residents aged 85 or older among 1,597 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Churchill County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Fallon residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Fallon compared with Churchill County and Nevada

Census figure	Fallon	Churchill County	Nevada
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.3%	1.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	45%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.5%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.1%	9.4%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,481	$52,557	—

Older residents in towns around Fallon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fernley, NV	23 mi	3,655	138
Silver Springs, NV	24 mi	1,441	88
Yerington, NV	40 mi	987	90
Dayton, NV	43 mi	3,477	175
Spanish Springs, NV	49 mi	3,500	147
Sparks, NV	50 mi	17,309	1,937

Nursing homes near Fallon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highland Manor Of Fallon Rehabilitation LLC	Fallon, NV	0.7 mi	1 of 5	102	(775) 423-7800

Hospices serving Fallon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Renown Hospice Care	Reno, NV	49 mi	(775) 982-2828
Gentiva	Reno, NV	49 mi	(775) 825-5008
Infinity Hospice Care Of Reno, LLC	Reno, NV	53 mi	(775) 852-6002
Circle Of Life Hospice	Reno, NV	53 mi	(775) 827-2298

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Fallon

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 41% of the $3,457 monthly median income of Fallon 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Fallon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fallon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Highland Manor Of Fallon Rehabilitation LLC in Fallon (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fallon?

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 41% of the $3,457 monthly median income of Fallon 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Fallon, NV