Respite Care in Las Vegas, NV: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Las Vegas, NV: the local picture

105,843

residents 65 or older (16% of Las Vegas)

73%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

35%

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

161

Medicare-certified hospices serve Las Vegas ZIP codes

Most older adults in Las Vegas live with someone: 73% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 36,295 Las Vegas residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (35% in Clark County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 161 hospices serving Las Vegas ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Las Vegas compared with Clark County and Nevada

Census figure	Las Vegas	Clark County	Nevada
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.4%	1.5%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	7.6%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,957	$59,607	—

Older residents in towns around Las Vegas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Summerlin South, NV	8.5 mi	8,179	27%
Spring Valley, NV	9.6 mi	36,070	35%
Winchester, NV	9.7 mi	4,272	42%
North Las Vegas, NV	10 mi	33,605	38%
Nellis AFB, NV	12 mi	33	100%
Paradise, NV	12 mi	28,495	38%

Hospices serving Las Vegas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Reliable Hospice	Las Vegas, NV	1.0 mi	(844) 395-4694
Shining Light Hospice	Las Vegas, NV	1.0 mi	(702) 906-0044
Aspen Hospice	Las Vegas, NV	1.0 mi	(725) 500-5757
Siena Hospice	Las Vegas, NV	1.0 mi	(702) 389-2009
Americana Hospice Inc	Las Vegas, NV	2.5 mi	(702) 591-9337

Nursing homes near Las Vegas (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Silver Hills Health Care Center	Las Vegas, NV	0.8 mi	2 of 5	155	(702) 952-2273
Neurorestorative	Las Vegas, NV	0.8 mi	5 of 5	24	(702) 800-8860
Advanced Health Care Of Summerlin	Las Vegas, NV	1.7 mi	5 of 5	38	(702) 546-9609
Royal Springs Healthcare And Rehab	Las Vegas, NV	1.8 mi	1 of 5	225	(702) 804-3000

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Las Vegas

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 30% of the $4,663 monthly median income of Las Vegas 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Las Vegas: common questions

Which hospices serve Las Vegas?

Medicare lists 161 hospices for Las Vegas ZIP codes, including Reliable Hospice, Shining Light Hospice, Aspen Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Las Vegas?

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 30% of the $4,663 monthly median income of Las Vegas 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Las Vegas. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Nevada.

More near Las Vegas

More senior care near Las Vegas

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Las Vegas

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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.

Respite Care in Las Vegas, NV