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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Gilpin, NV
If you’re looking for independent living in the Gilpin area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Gilpin. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 7 independent living facilities in Gilpin, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sparks, Fernley and Spanish Springs.
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9.5
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54 reviews
Meals/dining has been 5, but our chef just took anew job so who knows. Activities have been great. Again our director just left and we don't know what the new person has in store. The property was well...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
When you want to live in an exciting, tourist-driven city with access to some of the biggest entertainment in the world, our independent living community in Sparks, Nev., at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, is the place to be. Our luxurious accommodations allow for an active lifestyle...
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9.5
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70 reviews
I had to place my beloved partner in live of some 56 years here when I could no longer provide her a safe and caring environment. I tried, my best but realized she needed care that I couldn’t give her. At...
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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30 reviews
My wife and I are very comfortable here it’s pleasant it’s neat clean and orderly and there are sufficient members and staff to care for everybodyThe area we are in Sparks Nevada is very open and a lot of...
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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Imagine your perfect day. Whether it’s relaxing fireside with a good book, taking an inspiring fitness class, or relishing in someone else doing the cooking and housekeeping, each day at Mountain Lakes Estates brings countless possibilities. As Reno’s premier 55+ community, we bring active senior...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Gilpin, NV
The average cost of senior living in Gilpin is $3,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fallon Station, NV with an average of $800 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gilpin, NV vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gilpin, NV vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gilpin vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gilpin, NV by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Gilpin
Recent reviews for independent living in Gilpin
Brookdale Sparks
4.7
Re facility: renovations are almost underway, with carpeting and wall paint/covering first. I believe all furniture in shared areas is to be replaced, as it is, though pleasant, quite old.
The staff here are essentially wonderful. Any reasonable resident should, in my opinion, feel cared about ...
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Cascades of the Sierra in Spanish Springs, NV
4.6
Everything was pretty good, though they're struggling with high turnover and the food quality and amount hasn't been great. Great caring staff, beautiful facility, but considerably higher than other facilities.
MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks
5.0
Our family loves this place, MorningStar Senior Living is the best place for [name removed]!! I will more there too if events should happen. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Gilpin independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilpin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilpin, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilpin independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gilpin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilpin, NVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilpin independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gilpin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilpin, NVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
80%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilpin independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Gilpin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilpin, NVNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
80%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Sparks, MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks and Cascades of the Sierra are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilpin, Nevada. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Gilpin, Nevada. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gilpin, Nevada are Brookdale Sparks and MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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