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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Nelson, NV

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nevada is $3,885, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Nelson area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Liora Henderson
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88 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.4
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69 reviews
9.4
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69 reviews
5 star
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There are many activities both on site and planned outings. Very clean and well kept. Fun atmosphere. Convenient gym, hair/nail salon on premise, beautiful pool and jacuzzi. Apartments and upgraded and...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Live a Brighter LifeAt Liora Henderson, independent living is about waking up each day with purpose and possibility. This is not about slowing down. It is about choosing how you want to live and having the freedom to enjoy it fully. Your residency includes a beautifully designed apartment home,...
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88 Floor plans available
9.3
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27 reviews
9.3
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27 reviews
5 star
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4 star
11%
3 star
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The employees have been , helpful , caring , and all together great . The facility is very beautiful , and clean. The apartment is a perfect size and everyone is always so helpful and in great attitudes.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our community has 88 independent retirement and assisted living apartments with a combination of one bedroom and two bedroom floor plans. Our apartments are spacious with full kitchens, central air conditioning, washer/dryer, walk-in closets, and large stall showers with seats. Each unit has...
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8.0
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7 reviews
8.0
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57%
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43%
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Meals - They have trouble keeping kitchen staff, and sometimes supply issues, but they have done their best to make sure to offer interesting and changing selections every day, which is excellent....
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Great community I used the services for respite care, and have several friends who are residents. I have no concern for their care.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At the Homestead at Boulder City, your living experience is your choice. The Homestead is a community designed to anticipate and accommodate everything you might need. Delightfully spacious apartment homes offer you Independent Living with style — yours! Choose to add personalized levels of...
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The community has had its vaccinations, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. She said the food is great and she really enjoys it. I would recommend this community to others. The communication...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lakeview Terrace of Boulder City is an assisted living community located in Boulder City, Colorado in Boulder County and home to just over 294,000 people. Boulder City is a bustling community with beautiful sky-line views and park-like settings. Residents will enjoy having access to great...
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Cost of independent living in Nelson, NV

The average cost of senior living in Nevada is $3,885 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Nevada vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Nevada
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeNevadaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,885/mo$3,520/mo10.4% above national median
Assisted Living$4,561/mo$5,830/mo21.8% below national median
Memory Care$6,475/mo$6,999/mo7.5% below national median
Independent Living
Nevada:$3,885/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:10.4% above national median
Assisted Living
Nevada:$4,561/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:21.8% below national median
Memory Care
Nevada:$6,475/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:7.5% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Nelson

Recent reviews for independent living in Nelson

The Homestead at Boulder City

5.0
Great community I used the services for respite care, and have several friends who are residents. I have no concern for their care.

Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, NV

4.9
If you have to be in as assisted care place, this is a wonderful place to be. I value the freedom that I have here. The staff is wonderful. They're always pleasant and helpful. They immediately learn your name and make you feel welcome. They have a lot of patience, which I appreciate. They ...
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Carnegie Heights at Henderson

4.0
It’s a lovely community. They offer many opportunities to interact. The unfortunately their dining has suffered and the result is inconsistency and unreliability.

Nelson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, NVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
100%
34.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson, NVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
80%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
80%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson, NVNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
60%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
80%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
47.5%
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Liora Henderson, Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch and Carnegie Heights at Henderson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nelson, Nevada. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Nelson, Nevada. See the full list.
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