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Memory Care in Carson City, Nevada

We're still building out our memory care directory for Carson City, NV. The median estimated cost is $8,216/mo. That's above the Nevada state median by about 5%. Browse nearby cities or the Nevada page while we finish adding local providers.

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Median monthly price, Carson City

$8,216/mo

Modeled range $7,888 – $8,545 how this range is derived

Carson City $8,216 National median $7,788

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What senior care costs in Carson City

Carson City figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.

Modeled memory-care ranges for Carson City versus Nevada and a multi-state national aggregate. Method: local assisted-living estimate plus a documented 20–30% premium band (not a Genworth memory-care survey median).

Memory Care cost comparison (2025)
Memory CareCarson CityNevadaNational
25th percentile$7,888/mo$7,489/mo$6,861/mo
Median$8,216/mo$7,801/mo$7,788/mo
75th percentile$8,545/mo$8,113/mo$8,854/mo

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Why is this number different on other websites? Most sites average "starting at" prices. Base rent, before care fees. We estimate the full monthly cost families actually pay. Budget from the all-in number. Our methodology →

What home care really costs by the hour

The $7,431 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Carson City's implied rate of about $39 an hour:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,378
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,431
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$28,373

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Ways families typically pay

  • Private pay (savings, income, home equity)
  • Long-term care insurance
  • VA Aid & Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses
  • Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) waivers, where eligible. Rules vary by state

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.

Nearby: Indian Hills not published · Johnson Lane not published · Silver City $8,148 · Washoe Valley $8,148 · Genoa not published

What can you afford?

Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Carson City, grounded in local medians on this page.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Carson City runs about $1,825/mo at the median. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is often the real under-$2,500 path when eligibility fits. Carson City lists 8 such properties in our directory. Medicaid/waiver paths can stretch a tight budget when eligibility fits.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care often lands in this band (full survey month for in-home care is $7,431). Local assisted living median is $6,573/mo. Small homes can sit below that midpoint. Ask about waiver programs if Medicaid may apply.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Carson City assisted living median ($6,573/mo) comfortably. Or near-full-time home care around the $7,431/mo survey month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Carson City run about $12,414/mo at the median. Round-the-clock home care usually costs more. Compare before deciding.
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Every licensed memory care community

A note on counting: we show 0 licensed memory care communities listed for Carson City proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.

How we rank these: we don't. Sort them yourself.

Providers appear with their government data: CMS star ratings where they exist, license status, capacity, and inspection history. You can sort them yourself. Nobody pays to appear, and nobody pays to move up. If a listing says "Sponsored," a provider paid for that placement and the label says so.

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We don't have licensed memory care communities listed for Carson City, NV yet.

We're adding providers on a rolling basis from CMS and state licensing data. Check back soon, or browse nearby cities below.

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Carson City has an estimated population of 58,384. About 12,383 residents (21%) are age 65 or older. Carson City is located in Carson City, Nevada. The median household income is $72,355. Estimated median cost in Carson City is $8,216 per month, compared with $7,801 per month statewide in Nevada.

Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Aug 2026.GOV

These services are public and free. We list them before anything we could earn from.

  • Nevada Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

    State LTC Ombudsman
  • Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

    Medicare counseling (SHIP)
  • Nevada Care Connection702-486-3600nevadacareconnection.org

    Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.

    State aging agency
  • Ioannis A. Lougaris Veterans' Administration Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Reno.

    VA open data
  • Waiver for the Frail Elderly (FE)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies. Rules change. Confirm on the official page.

    State Medicaid program

Free national starting points. Official sites only; we do not scrape these directories.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. Official info only. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is memory care in Carson City more expensive than the rest of Nevada?

Carson City's median memory care cost is about 5% higher than the Nevada state median.

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How to cite this page

Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, memory care in Carson City, NV costs $8,216/month (median).

APA: ElderCareCosts Research. (2026). Memory Care in Carson City, NV. ElderCareCosts. Retrieved September 7, 2026, from https://www.eldercarecosts.com/memory-care/nevada/carson-city/

Chicago: ElderCareCosts Research. "Memory Care in Carson City, NV." ElderCareCosts. Last modified August 10, 2026. Accessed September 7, 2026. https://www.eldercarecosts.com/memory-care/nevada/carson-city/.

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Memory Care in Carson City: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers