Best Independent Living in Nevada

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Last updated

May 2026

We analyzed

408 homes in Nevada

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Nevada Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Other Senior care options in Nevada:

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MorningStar Senior Living at The Canyons	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Las Vegas (Summerlin North)	93 Facility 93 NV AVG 43 Rank #68 / 321	No	26 Facility 26 NV AVG 45 Rank #319 / 414	Private Suite	1 Facility 1 NV AVG 14 Rank #255 / 277	82.8% Facility 82.8% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #134 / 256	-	3	6 Facility 6 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #34 / 251	2.0 Facility 2.0 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #101 / 251	Paul Ortega
San Martin Senior Living	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Las Vegas	150 Facility 150 NV AVG 43 Rank #19 / 321	Yes	44 Facility 44 NV AVG 45 Rank #237 / 414	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed	18 Facility 18 NV AVG 14 Rank #92 / 277	56.0% Facility 56.0% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #230 / 256	A+	40	49 Facility 49 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #145 / 251	1.2 Facility 1.2 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #46 / 251	Aleksandrina Betancourt
Atria Summit Ridge	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Reno (Summit Ridge Drive)	85 Facility 85 NV AVG 43 Rank #72 / 321	Yes	41 Facility 41 NV AVG 45 Rank #250 / 414	Studio / 1 Bed	28 Facility 28 NV AVG 14 Rank #31 / 277	87.1% Facility 87.1% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #115 / 256	-	31	141 Facility 141 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #228 / 251	4.5 Facility 4.5 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #205 / 251	Brian Newman
Truewood by Merrill, Henderson	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Henderson (2910)	116 Facility 116 NV AVG 43 Rank #49 / 321	Yes	59 Facility 59 NV AVG 45 Rank #116 / 414	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	23 Facility 23 NV AVG 14 Rank #67 / 277	46.6% Facility 46.6% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #244 / 256	-	33	36 Facility 36 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #117 / 251	1.1 Facility 1.1 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #42 / 251	Traci Hollingsworth
Cascades of the Sierra	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Spanish Springs (Neighborhood Way)	150 Facility 150 NV AVG 43 Rank #19 / 321	No	21 Facility 21 NV AVG 45 Rank #336 / 414	Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (120), Alzheimer's Care (30)	18 Facility 18 NV AVG 14 Rank #92 / 277	64.0% Facility 64.0% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #212 / 256	-	40	154 Facility 154 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #231 / 251	3.9 Facility 3.9 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #183 / 251	Christopher Gardner
Atria Seville	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Las Vegas (Summerlin North)	144 Facility 144 NV AVG 43 Rank #27 / 321	Yes	75 Facility 75 NV AVG 45 Rank #19 / 414	1 bed / 2 bed	29 Facility 29 NV AVG 14 Rank #19 / 277	81.9% Facility 81.9% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #138 / 256	-	42	106 Facility 106 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #214 / 251	2.5 Facility 2.5 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #131 / 251	Markie Hamlin
Park Place Assisted Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Reno (West University)	60 Facility 60 NV AVG 43 Rank #84 / 321	Yes	6 Facility 6 NV AVG 45 Rank #396 / 414	Studio	29 Facility 29 NV AVG 14 Rank #19 / 277	68.3% Facility 68.3% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #197 / 256	-	33	92 Facility 92 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #205 / 251	2.8 Facility 2.8 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #142 / 251	Amy Roukie
Sterling Ridge Senior Living	RH Retirement Home AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Las Vegas (Midtown Unlv)	127 Facility 127 NV AVG 43 Rank #35 / 321	Yes	59 Facility 59 NV AVG 45 Rank #116 / 414	Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed	1 Facility 1 NV AVG 14 Rank #255 / 277	67.7% Facility 67.7% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #201 / 256	-	1	0 Facility 0 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #1 / 251	0.0 Facility 0.0 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #1 / 251	Samantha Williams
Desert Spring Senior Living	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Las Vegas (Spring Valley)	125 Facility 125 NV AVG 43 Rank #36 / 321	Yes	75 Facility 75 NV AVG 45 Rank #19 / 414	Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms	28 Facility 28 NV AVG 14 Rank #31 / 277	82.4% Facility 82.4% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #137 / 256	-	37	132 Facility 132 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #225 / 251	3.6 Facility 3.6 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #177 / 251	Michael Trail
Avamere at Cheyenne	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Las Vegas (Twin Lakes)	150 Facility 150 NV AVG 43 Rank #19 / 321	No	50 Facility 50 NV AVG 45 Rank #190 / 414	Independent Living (50), Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (100)	8 Facility 8 NV AVG 14 Rank #157 / 277	87.3% Facility 87.3% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #113 / 256	-	10	34 Facility 34 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #108 / 251	3.4 Facility 3.4 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #168 / 251	Robert Sanderson
The Bridge at Paradise Valley	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Las Vegas (Midtown Unlv)	91 Facility 91 NV AVG 43 Rank #69 / 321	No	40 Facility 40 NV AVG 45 Rank #254 / 414	Independent Living (81), Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Assisted Living (10)	25 Facility 25 NV AVG 14 Rank #57 / 277	28.6% Facility 28.6% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #255 / 256	-	48	82 Facility 82 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #199 / 251	1.7 Facility 1.7 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #83 / 251	Frederick Brown
Revel Nevada	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Henderson (Gibson Springs)	146 Facility 146 NV AVG 43 Rank #26 / 321	No	39 Facility 39 NV AVG 45 Rank #262 / 414	1 Bed / 2 Bed	8 Facility 8 NV AVG 14 Rank #157 / 277	-	A+	-	-	-	-
Five Star Premier Residences of Reno	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Reno (Plumas Street)	45 Facility 45 NV AVG 43 Rank #93 / 321	Yes	60 Facility 60 NV AVG 45 Rank #105 / 414	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	37 Facility 37 NV AVG 14 Rank #10 / 277	84.4% Facility 84.4% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #123 / 256	-	21	107 Facility 107 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #215 / 251	5.1 Facility 5.1 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #217 / 251	Nicole Owczarski
Sierra Place Senior Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Carson City	76 Facility 76 NV AVG 43 Rank #75 / 321	Yes	48 Facility 48 NV AVG 45 Rank #199 / 414	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	28 Facility 28 NV AVG 14 Rank #31 / 277	67.1% Facility 67.1% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #203 / 256	-	27	111 Facility 111 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #218 / 251	4.1 Facility 4.1 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #193 / 251	Patrick Ward
Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Henderson (Green Valley Ranch)	108 Facility 108 NV AVG 43 Rank #55 / 321	Yes	63 Facility 63 NV AVG 45 Rank #85 / 414	1 Bed / 2 Bed	18 Facility 18 NV AVG 14 Rank #92 / 277	89.8% Facility 89.8% NV AVG 80.5% Rank #95 / 256	-	4	16 Facility 16 NV AVG 61.9 Rank #67 / 251	4.0 Facility 4.0 NV AVG 3.3 Rank #187 / 251	Dawn Aragon

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these independent living communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

Includes
Review Sentiment
Review Volume

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes
State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

Includes
Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

Includes
Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

Includes
Walk Score
Pricing Transparency

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