Escalante at the Lakes

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18.3 miles from city center

Description

Escalante at the Lakes is a leading senior living community in Clark County, Las Vegas, NV, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents get welcomed into stunning apartments that come in studios and one-bedroom floor plans, designed for active seniors and those living with cognitive issues. Continue living an independent lifestyle with the support of a wide range of care services, including personal care, medication management, laundry services & housekeeping.

Fostering an active and engaging lifestyle, Escalante at the Lakes conducts exciting social activities and programs such as gardening, Reading Club, dancing, attending Yoga classes, visiting horse stables, Culinary Club, and walks in nature. Relish in delicious and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Amenities include a beauty salon, movie theater, billiards room, game & activity rooms, a fully-stocked library, and 24/7 Emergency Call System for added security.

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Details

What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type 2-story

Amenities

Dining Services

Beauty Services

Transportation Services

Housekeeping Services

Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Memory Care

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Home and Community Based Waiver

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), meals ($6/meal).

Nevada Senior Services Program

NV SSP

General: Age 60+, Nevada resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
NV Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.

Services: 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

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), 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 Specifics: Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).

Senior Rx Program

Nevada Senior Rx Program

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Services: Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year), reducing out-of-pocket costs.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

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 Specifics: 5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Services: 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

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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

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Nevada Medicaid HCBW

Home and Community Based Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), meals ($6/meal).

NV SSP

Nevada Senior Services Program

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Nevada resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
NV Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Nevada Personal Care Services

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Eligibility

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), 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 Specifics: Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).

Nevada Senior Rx Program

Senior Rx Program

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Benefits

Services: Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year), reducing out-of-pocket costs.

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Eligibility

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 Specifics: 5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Benefits

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.