Sierra Basin Memory Care
Memory Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Carson City, NV

Sierra Basin Memory Care

Memory Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Carson City, NV
Sierra Basin Memory Care accepts Medicaid.
Sierra Basin Memory Care accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Sierra Basin Memory Care

Half a mile off Carson City’s center sits Sierra Basin Memory Care, a 54-bed community at 1001 North Mountain Street built specifically around dementia care. It also runs hospice and respite programs alongside its memory care core. The neighborhood scores 66 on walkability, moderate enough that some errands don’t require a car. Sierra Basin is new to the market, having received its initial state license in late 2025.

People working with residents here are trained specifically in dementia care practices. Rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehab round out what’s confirmed on offer, all backed by licensed nurses and CNAs providing coverage around the clock. On-site physical therapy means residents don’t have to leave the building for that kind of support, and hospice care coordination is available when families need it.

Day to day, residents get personalized care plans and a life enrichment calendar that includes social events and pet therapy sessions. Dining happens three times daily in a family-style setup, and an “Anytime Menu” breaks from the rigid meal-schedule model many communities still use. For families who need a temporary placement rather than a permanent one, the respite stay program offers that bridge without requiring a longer commitment.

Medicaid is accepted here, a detail that shapes real financial planning for families navigating long-term care costs. Sierra Basin Memory Care is a small, newly licensed memory care community leaning hard into dementia-specific staffing and hospice coordination, with flexible dining and enrichment built in around that core. It’s a place shaped for residents who need focused cognitive care, not a general assisted-living fit.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 54 Rank #64 / 285Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 285 homes 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 cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. 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.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #57 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 363 homes 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 cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Facility For Groups
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 24, 2025
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number11698-AGC-0

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsLife enrichment programming, personalized care plans, on-site physical therapy, social events calendar, 24/7 support, assistance with activities of daily living, hospice care coordination, respite stay program, pet therapy

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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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 citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Sierra Basin Memory Care
MC
HOS
RC
Carson City
54
Facility 54
NV AVG 33
Rank #64 / 285
No
66
Facility 66
NV AVG 45
Rank #57 / 363
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Skyline Estates Senior Living
MC
AL
Carson City
30
Facility 30
NV AVG 33
Rank #70 / 285
Yes
66
Facility 66
NV AVG 45
Rank #57 / 363
Independent Living (30), Assisted Living Beds (Low Income)
22
Facility 22
NV AVG 14
Rank #70 / 256
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
NV AVG 79.3%
Rank #150 / 232
F14
119
Facility 119
NV AVG 62
Rank #214 / 233
8.5
Facility 8.5
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #223 / 233
Dwight Aalgaard
El Dorado Hills Senior Care Village
MC
AL
El Dorado Hills6No 22 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms11 83.3% -1550.3Sergei Entona
The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Carson City-Yes
68
Facility 68
NV AVG 45
Rank #49 / 363
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-------
Carson Valley Senior Living
MC
AL
Gardnerville (Gardnerville Ranchos)-Yes
21
Facility 21
NV AVG 45
Rank #298 / 363
Private Rooms------Tamra Tsanos

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Nevada

Sierra Basin Memory Care 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 Sierra Basin Memory Care

Is Sierra Basin Memory Care in a walkable area?

Sierra Basin Memory Care has a walk score of 66. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Sierra Basin Memory Care?

According to NV state health department records, Sierra Basin Memory Care's license number is 11698-AGC-0.

When does Sierra Basin Memory Care's license expire?

According to NV state health department records, Sierra Basin Memory Care's license expires on December 31, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Sierra Basin Memory Care?

No, Sierra Basin Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Sierra Basin Memory Care have?

Sierra Basin Memory Care has 54 beds.

Are there photos of Sierra Basin Memory Care?

Yes — there are 26 photos of Sierra Basin Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Sierra Basin Memory Care provide?

Sierra Basin Memory Care offers Memory Care.

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