Las Vegas is an ideal location for retired seniors in Nevada. Home to a growing senior population and endless opportunities in the Las Vegas Strip, your new lifestyle is sure to be dynamic and engaging. If you’re a healthy and active senior looking toward the next stage in your retirement, Las Vegas has wonderful independent living communities to choose from. Take advantage of a maintenance-free lifestyle, resort-style amenities, and a range of independent living layouts. In some communities, you’ll also find a range of senior care services, including assisted living and memory care.
Choosing which independent living community that checks all of your boxes can be a daunting task. That’s why we’ve created this all-inclusive guide to Las Vegas independent living. You’ll find A Place for Mom’s nine partner independent living communities within a 10-mile radius of the Las Vegas city center, in addition to detailed information on Las Vegas senior living and resources. The guide also includes a breakdown of independent living costs, methods that seniors use to pay for independent living, and unique Las Vegas independent living features.
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According to A Place for Mom’s 2022-2023 proprietary data, the average price seniors paid for Las Vegas independent living was $3,592 per month for a one-bedroom floor plan and $3,013 per month for a studio floor plan. These monthly costs reflect room and board, admission fees, homeowners association (or HOA) fees, and any add-ons like pet rent and elective amenities.
Independent living costs typically vary based on location, floor plan, and services. If your independent living community is part of a larger assisted living or life plan community, entrance fees may apply. Stand-alone independent living communities don’t typically have entrance fees, but they also don’t provide additional senior care services.
The list below includes typical services, amenities, add-on services, and fees associated with Las Vegas independent living:
The numbers in the chart below reflect baseline costs for Las Vegas independent living. Baseline costs reflect room and board, but they don’t include any fees or care costs. These figures are helpful to do an area comparison of baseline costs for independent living communities.
You can cover your monthly independent living costs in a number of ways, including personal finances such as savings accounts and Social Security benefits. Keep in mind that because independent living communities don’t provide senior care services, there are some state and federal programs that won’t cover independent living costs. Instead, programs like Medicaid and Medicare may cover in-home care services that are medically necessary and provided in your residence.
In this section, you can browse private pay methods, Veterans Affairs benefits, housing assistance options, and both Medicaid and Medicare benefits for local seniors.
You can use your personal assets to cover the costs of independent living in Las Vegas. Your savings, pensions, investment returns, Social Security benefits, and any of the following may be used:
There are several Veterans Affairs (or VA) benefits that can help seniors pay for Las Vegas independent living. For seniors with disabilities, enrolling in VA health care will open up your VA benefit opportunities and provide coverage for some medical expenses.
VA pensions are one option for wartime veteran seniors with low-income status. The monthly payments can be used just like other sources of income to pay for independent living costs. You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for a VA pension:
You must also meet one of the following requirements:
If you’re enrolled in VA health care and qualify for a VA pension, you can apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. You can combine the monthly payments from the Aid and Attendance benefit and your VA pension to pay for senior living costs that improve your quality of life. To qualify for the Aid and Attendance benefit, you must qualify for a VA pension and meet at least one of the following requirements:
The Housebound allowance is another benefit that can be combined with a VA pension if you’re enrolled in VA health care. This benefit can help you pay for in-home care that’s needed due to a disability caused by natural aging. You must meet both of the requirements below to receive the Housebound allowance:
If the VA has acknowledged that you need in-home care or daily assistance, you can apply for the Housebound allowance or the Aid and Attendance benefit. Please note that you cannot use the Housebound allowance and the Aid and Attendance benefit at the same time.
The application process for VA benefits can be long and challenging, but using local resources can help. Any of the resources below can assist you with your application. The Las Vegas U.S. Vets location, the Las Vegas Vet Center, and Las Vegas Veteran Services provide a range of senior veteran services in addition to support with benefits. For state-specific programs, reach out to the Nevada Transition Assistance Program (or NVTAP) or a Veterans Service Officer (or VSO).
You can also join a Las Vegas chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars (or VFW) or Disabled American Veterans (or DAV) for additional support in attaining your eligible benefits. The VFW and DAV are nonprofit veterans’ advocates that can advise veterans through the entire application process. They may even be able to provide assistance with appeals in the event that your claim is denied.
Number of veterans who live in Las Vegas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
Percentage of veterans who are age 55+, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
Resources for Las Vegas veterans
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Las Vegas Vet Center
744 W. Washington Ave., Suite 240
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Phone: 702-791-9170
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Nevada Veterans Service Officers
6900 N. Pecos Road, Room 1C237
North Las Vegas, NV 89086
Phone: 702-224-6025
U.S. VETS — Las Vegas Community Support Office
525 E. Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Contact: Giovanni Lomagno
Phone: 702-947-4446
Hours: 24/7
City of Las Vegas — Veteran Services
495 S. Main St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Contact: Gregory Gray
Phone: 702-229-6690
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (or VFW) — John Lukac Post 12093
6601 N. Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131
Phone: 702-688-7966
Disabled American Veterans (or DAV) — Nevada Chapter 13 Sunrise Mountain
2939 N. Van Der Meer St.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Phone: 615-668-5768
Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Your Medicaid and Medicare options for Las Vegas independent living may include waivers and programs that cover some medical or in-home health services. However, neither Medicaid nor Medicare cover the costs of room and board in independent living.
Nevada Medicaid is the state’s Medicaid program. Nevada Medicaid has a Long Term Services and Support (or LTSS) Unit that provides support for seniors who need in-home or community care, including home and community based services (or HCBS). If you’re enrolled in Nevada Medicaid, you can use HCBS waiver programs which cover the costs of medically necessary in-home health care services.
The HCBS Waiver for the Frail Elderly (or HCBS FE Waiver) can help you access in-home care services in an independent living facility. This service is also known as augmented personal care. You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the HCBS FE Waiver:
Another option is the HCBS Waiver for Persons with Physical Disabilities (or HCBS PD Waiver). It also provides in-home care services, including assistance with activities of daily living. You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the HCBS PD Waiver:
Nevada also has a Dual Eligible Special Needs Program (or D-SNP) for seniors who are enrolled in both Nevada Medicaid and Medicare. D-SNP coordinates coverage from each program to help recipients maximize their benefits.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for seniors who are at least 65 years old. This program can be used to pay for medical expenses that occur while you live in an independent living facility, but it doesn’t pay for room and board. Read about each part of Medicare below to learn what’s covered:
You can use federal resources, local resources, and nonprofit organizations for assistance with Nevada Medicaid and Medicare benefits. Contact the Clark County long-term care ombudsman or review the Peace of Mind Medicaid brochure to help you apply for Nevada Medicaid. You can also use Nevada 211 or the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy (or DHCFP) for help before applying directly through Access Nevada. The state’s Aging and Disability Services Division also has an online hub of senior-specific resources you can use.
For Medicare assistance, start by contacting the Las Vegas Social Security Administration Office. For additional help with Medicare benefits, contact the long-term care ombudsman and the Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (or MAP). Nevada also has a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (or SHIP), which can provide Medicare counseling services and eligibility information.
Las Vegas resident Medicaid resources
Nevada Division of Health Care Financing and Policy (or DHCFP)
1210 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 702-486-5000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division — Programs for seniors
3320 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 702-489-3545
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Access Nevada — Apply for Medicaid
611 N. Nellis Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
Phone: 702-486-4828
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nevada State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (or LTCOP)
Phone: 888-282-1155
Nevada 211
Phone: 2-1-1
Las Vegas Social Security Administration Office
1250 Buffalo Drive, Suite 150
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (or MAP)
3208 Goni Road, Suite 181
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: 775-687-4210
Nevada State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (or LTCOP)
Phone: 888-282-1155
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (or SHIP)
3208 Goni Road, Suite 181
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: 775-687-4210
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (or HUD) has a program called the HUD 202 program. Seniors who meet low-income qualifications may benefit from the affordable housing this program provides, but only if their Las Vegas independent living community participates in the HUD 202 program.
You can also apply for a Social Security benefits to cover any senior living costs, including room and board in an independent living facility:
Get in touch with local senior housing resources for further assistance. The HUD Las Vegas Field Office and HUD Nevada can assist you with finding a community that participates in the HUD program. Or, you can contact your local Public Housing Assistance department and review the county’s senior services brochure.
The Las Vegas Social Security Administration Office and local Social Security Disability Advocates can help you with Social Security benefits. In addition, you’ll find application links for each Social Security benefit below.
Las Vegas resident public assistance resources
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (or HUD) — Las Vegas Field Office
302 E. Carson St., 4th Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: 702-366-2100
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Social Security Administration Office
1250 Buffalo Drive, Suite 150
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Las Vegas Social Security Disability Advocates
3215 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 140
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 888-421-8705
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Stand-alone independent living communities in Nevada don’t need to be licensed or inspected. However, if an independent living community is a part of a larger facility that offers other senior care services, a license is required. Nevada’s long-term senior care facilities that provide assisted living and other services are known as Residential Care Facilities for Groups. These facilities are licensed by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (or DHHS) Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (or HCQC).
Nevada’s Residential Care Facilities for Groups must follow the requirements below:
Las Vegas stand-alone independent living communities are typically reserved for adults who are at least 55 years old. Under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), seniors with disabilities have a right to the following accessibility standards in independent living:
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (or DHHS) inspects each facility before the license is approved. Residential Facilities for Groups may also be inspected after a complaint has been filed. Inspection reports are available to the public in Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Provider Search Form. To navigate this search form, select “Health Facilities” under the Business Unit search criteria, select “Residential Facility for Groups” under the Credential Type criteria, then enter the name and the address of the facility you would like to learn about.
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
400 W. King St., Suite 300
Carson City, Nevada 89703
Phone: 775-684-4000
Las Vegas has several COVID-19 guidelines in place to keep the city’s residents safe. Note that the mask mandate was lifted for the state of Nevada in the spring of 2022, but some businesses may still enforce a mask-wearing policy. Read the full Las Vegas COVID-19 updates and guidelines for the most current information.
If a Las Vegas independent living facility is licensed as part of a Residential Facility for Groups, it must follow COVID-19 guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services (or DHHS).
Social distancing. Everyone must follow hand-washing, mask-wearing, and social distancing practices during group activities.
Quarantining. Residents must quarantine for 14 days if they’re symptomatic or have a positive COVID-19 test result.
Vaccination. Vaccines are encouraged for all Las Vegas residents.
Masking. Masks are not required in Las Vegas independent living facilities.
You’ll find a variety of independent senior living options in Las Vegas, from different styles of homes to a variety of on-site care offerings. Las Vegas independent living is also known for resort-style amenities and activities that enable seniors to truly enjoy their new maintenance-free lifestyle.
You can choose between our seven partner independent living-only communities, sometimes called stand-alone communities, and our 13 partner communities that offer senior care services. Stand-alone independent living facilities are exclusively for independent, active seniors over the age of 55. These communities offer senior-specific amenities and social activities, but residents are free to come and go as they please.
In the event that your care needs change in the future, it may be helpful to choose a combined community. Some Las Vegas independent living communities provide different combinations of assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. These on-site services give you the freedom to choose between communities that simply help with activities of daily living and other communities that provide a broader range of services. Choosing an independent living facility like this will keep you connected to senior care services without ever having to move.
You’ll find the comforts of home in the range of Las Vegas independent living apartments and villas. Many communities offer a mixture of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that come with either kitchenettes or full kitchens. For visitor- and couple-friendly options, you can also find two-bedroom independent living apartments that have up to two bathrooms. Some options also have private patios and balconies in addition to their landscaped grounds.
Independent living villas are another option in Las Vegas. Villas may include two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a den. These are great options for seniors who want to retire in a homelike environment without dealing with the hassle of homeownership.
Las Vegas independent living communities strive to help seniors maintain a carefree yet engaging and active lifestyle. Break a sweat in the fitness center, work on your latest piece in the art studio, or swim a few laps in the pool. After, grab a snack at the poolside bistro or lounge in the whirlpool spa.
You can also enjoy gourmet, restaurant-style dining and release the responsibilities of cooking your own meals. Get a new hairstyle or manicure from the comfort of your new home in the on-site beauty salon and barber shop. Even your beloved pet can enjoy the new lifestyle, as all of A Place for Mom’s partner independent living communities in Las Vegas are pet-friendly.
Popular activities at Las Vegas independent living include private performances from Las Vegas entertainers, happy hours, parties, on-site fitness classes, outings to casinos, and continuing education opportunities. When you’re not exploring the city with friends and family, consider joining one of the community’s resident-run interest clubs.
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Approximate number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in Las Vegas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
Percentage of the Las Vegas population age 65+, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
The 65+ senior population in Nevada is expected to grow by approximately 12,000 people every year, according to the Nevada State Demographer.
Here you’ll find Las Vegas’ top-rated hospitals and senior clinics, each with their own specialty and senior health care offerings:
AMG Specialty Hospital — Las Vegas provides acute long-term care and has an assistive technology center.
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center provides general medical and surgical care in addition to an emergency center and cardiac intensive care unit. They’re ranked as a high-performing hospital for heart failure and strokes.
Valley Hospital Medical Center provides services ranging from telehealth to cardiology. They’re ranked as a high-performing hospital for heart failure, strokes, and uterine cancer surgery.
CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides seniors with physical and mental health resources.
Southwest Medical pairs seniors with primary care providers who guide them through medications, testing, and even referrals to outside specialists.
North Las Vegas VA Medical Center is a 24/7 clinic specifically for veterans. They offer a wide range of medical services and treatments, including primary care and mental health care.
Las Vegas is a mostly car-dependent city, and it doesn’t have many accommodations for cyclists. Thankfully, 95% of A Place for Mom’s partner independent living facilities provide either complimentary or at-cost transportation services. Las Vegas is also an aging-friendly city with options for both general and senior-specific public transportation, like the following:
You can also use rideshares and taxis throughout the city. If you plan to spend time in the Las Vegas Strip, the city’s monorail is another convenient option.
The numbers below come from WalkScore, which assigns points to Las Vegas’ modes of transportation. Scores range from zero to 100 and are based on distances between major destinations and the city’s intersections, bike paths, and public transit options. Higher numbers indicate an accessible mode of transportation.
Days full of unique sights and entertainment await seniors in Las Vegas. From outdoor activities amidst stunning scenery to trying your luck in the famous Las Vegas Strip casinos, you’ll find something to keep you busy. Senior residents and their visitors alike can get helpful information from local travel guides that include frequently updated information. Read on for some local highlights for active seniors.
Natural beauty, outdoor activities, and more await seniors in Las Vegas. Choose among hiking trails, golf courses, and scenic overlooks:
Choose among Las Vegas’ most popular restaurants, including rooftop dining, the city’s most popular tacos, fine Italian cuisine, and more. Of course, you can try your luck in the local casinos and visit the city’s other popular attractions:
There are 11 senior centers in Las Vegas and several more throughout Clark County. You’ll find fitness rooms, indoor swimming pools, community gardens, and plenty of opportunities to make new friends. Dotted throughout the city are other quieter activities, including museums, libraries, and botanical gardens:
Acacia Springs, Atria Seville and Red Rock Pointe Retirement Community are the top-rated Independent Living facilities near Las Vegas, NV. These Independent Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Independent Living in Las Vegas is $3,439 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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The average cost of Independent Living in Las Vegas is $3,439 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Sex by age by veteran status for the civilian population 18 years and over (B21001) [Data set]. American Community Survey.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2022, October 12). Eligibility for Veterans Pension.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2022, October 12). VA Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance.
State of Nevada. (2021). Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver for the Frail Elderly (FE).
State of Nevada. (2021). Waiver for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PD).
U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. What’s Medicare? Medicare.gov.
Nevada Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Residential Facilities for Groups.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Disability.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health. (2021, September 20). Infection prevention and control plan for residential facilities coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response best practices.
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U.S. World and News Report. (2022). Best hospitals in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Walkscore. (2023). Living in Las Vegas.