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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Reno, NV: the local picture

4,759

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

45,927

residents 65 or older (17% of Reno)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Washoe County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Reno has about 4,759 residents aged 85 or older among 45,927 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Washoe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Reno 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.

Reno compared with Washoe County and Nevada

Census figure	Reno	Washoe County	Nevada
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	21%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,538	$69,434	—

Older residents in towns around Reno

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sun Valley, NV	5.7 mi	2,836	129
Sparks, NV	7.4 mi	17,309	1,937
Lemmon Valley, NV	9.6 mi	1,179	82
Cold Springs, NV	12 mi	1,416	50
Spanish Springs, NV	12 mi	3,500	147
Washoe Valley, NV	18 mi	1,158	202

Nursing homes near Reno

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Caremeridian LLC, Dba Neurorestorative	Reno, NV	2.3 mi	1 of 5	36	(702) 499-9523
Advanced Health Care Of Reno	Reno, NV	3.0 mi	5 of 5	42	(775) 470-7200
Rosewood Rehabilitation Center	Reno, NV	3.7 mi	1 of 5	99	(775) 359-3161
Alpine Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Reno, NV	4.4 mi	2 of 5	189	(775) 829-7220
Alta Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Reno, NV	6.2 mi	2 of 5	180	(775) 828-5600
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home	Sparks, NV	6.4 mi	4 of 5	96	(763) 537-5700

Hospices serving Reno

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
A+ Hospice Care	Reno, NV	1.2 mi	(775) 329-0900
Eden Hospice	Reno, NV	1.2 mi	(775) 687-1530
Oasis Hospice	Reno, NV	3.8 mi	(775) 686-6227
St Mary's Hospice Of Northern Nevada	Reno, NV	3.8 mi	(337) 233-1307

Straight-line miles from the center of Reno. 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 Reno

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 28% of the $5,045 monthly median income of Reno 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 Reno: common questions

What nursing homes are near Reno?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Caremeridian LLC, Dba Neurorestorative in Reno (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Advanced Health Care Of Reno in Reno (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Rosewood Rehabilitation Center in Reno (3.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Reno?

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 28% of the $5,045 monthly median income of Reno 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 Reno, NV