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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fernley, NV: the local picture

138

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

3,655

residents 65 or older (15% of Fernley)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lyon County)

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fernley has about 138 residents aged 85 or older among 3,655 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Lyon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Fernley 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.

Fernley compared with Lyon County and Nevada

Census figure	Fernley	Lyon County	Nevada
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.2%	1.5%
Residents 65 or older	15%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	13%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,553	$59,660	—

Older residents in towns around Fernley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Silver Springs, NV	13 mi	1,441	88
Fallon, NV	23 mi	1,597	126
Spanish Springs, NV	26 mi	3,500	147
Dayton, NV	28 mi	3,477	175
Sparks, NV	28 mi	17,309	1,937
Sun Valley, NV	31 mi	2,836	129

Nursing homes near Fernley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highland Manor Of Fallon Rehabilitation LLC	Fallon, NV	23 mi	1 of 5	102	(775) 423-7800

Hospices serving Fernley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Renown Hospice Care	Reno, NV	29 mi	(775) 982-2828
Gentiva	Reno, NV	29 mi	(775) 825-5008
Advanced Home Health And Hospice Of Reno	Reno, NV	29 mi	(775) 470-7300
Hospice Services Of Reno	Sparks, NV	30 mi	(775) 852-0888

Straight-line miles from the center of Fernley. 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 Fernley

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 27% of the $5,213 monthly median income of Fernley 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 Fernley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fernley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Highland Manor Of Fallon Rehabilitation LLC in Fallon (23 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fernley?

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 27% of the $5,213 monthly median income of Fernley 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 Fernley, NV