Skyline Estates Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carson City, NV

Skyline Estates Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carson City, NV

Overview of Skyline Estates Senior Living

Skyline Estates Senior Living (Formerly Mountain Springs Senior Care Community) is a home located in Carson City, Nevada, where the focus on assisted living for seniors is matched only by their commitment to providing top-tier memory care options. Here, families and residents find the perfect synergy of care and understanding, acknowledging the natural changes that come with aging. Through a specialized life enrichment program, the community creates an environment that instills meaning and engagement into the lives of its cherished residents, fostering connections through small group and one-on-one activities.

The community is equipped with on-site healthcare and personal assistance, a testament to their holistic approach to well-being. With a variety of room sizes and floor plans, including spacious studios with premium safety features, the community caters to the diverse preferences of its residents. Backed by highly trained caregivers, the focus remains on enhancing the quality of life for each resident. The charm of Skyline Estates Senior Living is one of intimacy, offering a quaint and home-like ambiance that resonates deeply with both residents and families.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 30 Rank #54 / 254Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 54th out of 254 assisted living communities we track in Nevada for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nevada facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #62 / 221Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 62nd out of 221 assisted living communities we track in Nevada for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Nevada facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
22 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #41 / 286Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 41st out of 286 assisted living communities we track in Nevada for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nevada facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
66 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #136 / 214Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 136th out of 214 assisted living communities we track in Nevada for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nevada average, with its Statewide rank out of 214. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
76.7% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Nevada average: 79.4%
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
F Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Facility For Groups
IssuanceSeptember 19, 2018

Ownership & Operating Entity

Skyline Estates Senior Living is administered by Dwight Aalgaard.

Type Of Units

Independent Living
30 units
Assisted Living Beds (Low Income) Units designated for residents who qualify for low-income assistance programs.
0 units
Total beds
30 units

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness And Recreation

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Inspection History

In Nevada, the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance performs unannounced onsite surveys to evaluate resident safety and care quality.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
119 deficiencies 14 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nevada state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Nevada state average
Overall vs. NV average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Nevada average:
• Total deficiencies (86% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (130% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNV Averagevs. NV Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 11964.0 This facility has 86% more total deficiencies than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (119 vs. NV avg 64).↑ 86% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 8.53.7 This facility has 130% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (8.5 vs. NV avg 3.7).↑ 130% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNV Averagevs. NV Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1421.0 This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the Nevada average (14 vs. NV avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Carson City's city center to Skyline Estates Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the NV Dept. of Health & Human Services, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Sierra Place Senior Living
AL
RC
Carson City
76
Facility 76
NV AVG 30
Rank #41 / 254
Yes
48
Facility 48
NV AVG 44
Rank #135 / 286
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
NV AVG 14
Rank #22 / 221
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
NV AVG 79.4%
Rank #164 / 214
-16
111
Facility 111
NV AVG 62
Rank #196 / 214
6.9
Facility 6.9
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #194 / 214
Patrick Ward
Skyline Estates Senior Living
AL
MC
Carson City
30
Facility 30
NV AVG 30
Rank #54 / 254
Yes
66
Facility 66
NV AVG 44
Rank #41 / 286
Independent Living (30), Assisted Living Beds (Low Income)
22
Facility 22
NV AVG 14
Rank #62 / 221
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
NV AVG 79.4%
Rank #136 / 214
F14
119
Facility 119
NV AVG 62
Rank #198 / 214
8.5
Facility 8.5
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #205 / 214
Dwight Aalgaard
Everlasting Senior Care
AL
Carson City
6
Facility 6
NV AVG 30
Rank #214 / 254
No
61
Facility 61
NV AVG 44
Rank #64 / 286
Independent Living (3), Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (3)
9
Facility 9
NV AVG 14
Rank #120 / 221
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NV AVG 79.4%
Rank #208 / 214
-11
6
Facility 6
NV AVG 62
Rank #27 / 214
0.5
Facility 0.5
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #11 / 214
Warlito Pizarro
Carson Valley Senior Living
AL
MC
Gardnerville (Gardnerville Ranchos)-Yes
21
Facility 21
NV AVG 44
Rank #231 / 286
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The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Carson City-Yes
68
Facility 68
NV AVG 44
Rank #37 / 286
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-------

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nevada

Skyline Estates Senior Living is located in Carson City, Nevada.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nevada.

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV

High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Meals ($6/meal)

Nevada Senior Services Program

NV SSP

Age 60+
General Nevada resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
NV

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Nevada Personal Care Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$967/month (individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV

Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Senior Rx Program

Nevada Senior Rx Program

Age 65+
General Nevada resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NV

Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Benefits
Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year) Reducing out-of-pocket costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nevada resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NV

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Nevada resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NV

5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nevada resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NV

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Skyline Estates Senior Living

Is Skyline Estates Senior Living in a walkable area?

Skyline Estates Senior Living has a walk score of 66. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Skyline Estates Senior Living?

Skyline Estates Senior Living's occupancy is 76.7%.

How long has Skyline Estates Senior Living been in business?

Skyline Estates Senior Living has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Skyline Estates Senior Living?

Yes, Skyline Estates Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Skyline Estates Senior Living?

Dwight Aalgaard is the administrator of Skyline Estates Senior Living.

How many beds does Skyline Estates Senior Living have?

Skyline Estates Senior Living has 30 beds.

Has Skyline Estates Senior Living had any deficiencies?

Skyline Estates Senior Living has had 119 reported deficiencies according to records from Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH).

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