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5 Best Nursing Homes in Nixon, NV

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Nixon 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 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Nixon, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Nixon is about $5,145, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 188 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 Gilpin, Argo and Fernley.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Nixon, NV

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77 Floor plans available
9.2
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74 reviews
9.2
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74 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
31%
3 star
9%
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3%
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4%
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Love Morning Star. It's exactly what we needed for the folks. The staff are Angels! Really glad we have them there, they are safe and entertained.
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.
MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks is a premier retirement community located in Sparks, Nevada, an eastern suburb of Reno. Sparks is a beautiful city with small stores, lots of great shopping and fun activities for its residents. Residents can go shopping, visit the casino, take in a group...
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9.1
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35 reviews
9.1
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35 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
29%
3 star
6%
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3%
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The absolute best in every way! Yoga & meditation teachers frequently say "Go to your happy place." Cascades of the Sierra definitely is my happy place! Cascades not only provides a large apartment with a...
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.
WE ARE NOW OPEN!Opened July 2009 and located in the exclusive Spanish Springs area, on the northern edge of Reno/Sparks, on a beautiful campus, Cascades of the Sierra provides independent living, assisted living, and a memory care community.Our campus invites you to indulge in a wellness focused...
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9.1
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22 reviews
9.1
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They do a lot of activities like a really good amount of activities. My mother is in memory care. They do even more activities in assisted living several a day. I just think it's harder to hire a good night...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Kiley Ranch Senior Living offers studios, one and two bedroom apartment homes, where residence enjoy an abundance of thoughtful amenities. From an on site salon, where you can get the pampering you deserve, to multiple common spaces available for socializing and entertaining, the entire community...
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We were very impressed with the care that my mom received. Everyone was very helpful and caring. My mom is a picky eater and she didn't have any complaints about the food, that says a lot. Therapy was...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
The mission of Wingfield Hills Health & Wellness is to provide individualized care that promotes independence, wellness, and peace of mind in a comfortable environment. We provide individualized post-hospital skilled nursing care on both a long-term and a short-term basis. Our offerings include a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Nixon, NV

The average cost of senior living in Nixon is $5,145 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fallon Station, NV with an average of $3,596 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Nixon, NV, vs. nearby cities

Nixon, NV
$5,145/mo
$4,864/mo
$4,815/mo

Nursing homes costs in Nixon, NV, vs. state and national averages

Nixon, NV
$5,145/mo
$4,857/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

Nursing homes costs in Nixon, NV, vs. other senior living options

$5,028/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,145/mo

Nursing homes costs in Nixon, NV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,955/mo
Studio
$5,492/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,420/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,596/mo

Senior living costs in Nixon vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Nixon, NV
Column state: Nevada
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNixon, NVNevadaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,145/mo$4,857/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$4,852/mo$4,599/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,028/mo$5,103/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,937/mo$3,828/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Nixon, NV:$5,145/mo
Nevada:$4,857/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Nixon, NV:$4,852/mo
Nevada:$4,599/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Nixon, NV:$5,028/mo
Nevada:$5,103/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Nixon, NV:$3,937/mo
Nevada:$3,828/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Nixon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nixon

Wingfield Hills Health and Wellness in Sparks, NV

5.0
I think it's a phenomenal place. My loved one told me it's absolutely wonderful, except he doesn't like the food. He says it's very bland. He wrinkles up his nose and says it's not good.

Cascades of the Sierra in Spanish Springs, NV

4.0
We are very happy with Cascades. The ratio is 6 staff to one resident and they are very attentive to the residents. They call me when they notice my mom is off so we can be aware of any extra care needed.

Kiley Ranch in Sparks, NV

5.0
Loved Kiley Ranch! So friendly, professional and caring. The facility is very clean and well managed. They had fun. Activities on schedule for residents and guests to attend, Luau for instance. My decided to be residents for personal reasons.

Nixon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nixon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nixon, 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 Nixon 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 Nixon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nixon, NVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nixon 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 Nixon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nixon, NVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nixon 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 Nixon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nixon, NVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Nixon 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 Nixon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nixon, NVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nixon 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 Nixon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nixon, NVNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks, Cascades of the Sierra and Kiley Ranch are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Nixon, Nevada. See full list of communities.
There are 5 nursing homes facilities near Nixon, Nevada. See the full list.
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