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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South Lake Tahoe, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South Lake Tahoe is about $5,481, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 59 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Morrison, Kyburz and Fallen Leaf.
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From the first day we toured the facility two years ago to present, my opinion has not changed about the care provided by Expressions. I toured several facilities for my mom who is in advanced stages of...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
With unbeatable views, a rooftop patio, and award-winning memory care programming, Sierra Basin Memory Care is an industry-leading community for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia. This community was built in 2019 and consists of 54 apartments for your loved ones to reside in. Our...
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This is the best facility I’ve seen as far as cleanliness goes and all of the rooms have been recently updated. It is a smaller community and because of that, they do not have a lot of entertainment. What I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Looking out to breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sierra Place is a modern, elegant retirement community adjacent to the Silver Oaks Golf Club and next door to the new Silver Oaks Park.Our community is gated, and arranged like a peaceful village. Interiors are bathed in natural...
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I thought the staff was generally ok. Their best memory person left shortly after my loved one arrived I think because of some internal issues, but no one would say exactly what happened. She had been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Warmth, joy, freedom…it all awaits you at this stress-free mountain retreat overlooking the Sierras just a half hour from Lake Tahoe. At The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, named the best senior living community in Carson City, NV five years running, you can finally sit back and...
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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.
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My parents stayed at The Chateau in Gardnerville and they really liked it. The facility was clean, the food was good, the rooms were a good size, the staff was wonderful and the activities were enjoyable. My...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Brookdale Gardnerville provides assisted living and memory care to seniors in Douglas County, Nevada, where we enjoy small town living with wonderful views of the Sierra Nevada and Pine Nut Mountains. Gardnerville is only 17 miles from Lake Tahoe, a favorite destination for our residents. In case...
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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.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in South Lake Tahoe, CA
The average cost of senior living in South Lake Tahoe is $5,481 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fallen Leaf, CA with an average of $4,327 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Lake Tahoe
Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Lake Tahoe
The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Carson City, NV
4.1
The Lodge is a beautiful facility. It is warm and welcoming. They, like many places, are struggling with staff shortages. This often leads to delay in housekeeping and or maintenance. The biggest drawback that I have seen is a delay in responding to the paging by residents in case of their ...
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The Chateau at Gardnerville
5.0
The staff team here has been great and I have no complaints. During the process of them reassessing my love one they have been very communicative and supportive. They do provide activities for residents to participate in to stimulate and engage themselves. My love on has home care people coming ...
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Sierra Basin Memory Care in Carson City, NV
5.0
Mom is very happy, playing her piano with all her friends. The staff do not wear name tags so mom thinks they are all her friends. The staff is extremely helpful and caring for my mom. Very easy access to get in by ringing the doorbell and entering the front door. There’s always somebody to take ...
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South Lake Tahoe nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Lake Tahoe nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Lake Tahoe, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in South Lake Tahoe nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in South Lake Tahoe that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Lake Tahoe nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Lake Tahoe Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Lake Tahoe nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Lake Tahoe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Lake Tahoe nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Lake Tahoe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Lake Tahoe, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Lake Tahoe nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in South Lake Tahoe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Basin Memory Care, Sierra Place Retirement Community and The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Lake Tahoe, California. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near South Lake Tahoe, California. See the full list.
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