STATE PROFILE • Last updated: November 11, 2026
Nevada Elder Care & Medicaid
Nevada's senior Medicaid programs offer crucial support for nursing home care and home-based services, requiring Miller Trusts for those exceeding strict income caps to access benefits.
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RANKED #13
GRADE B
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Medicaid Coverage Guide for Nevada
Full breakdown of Home & Community Based Waiver for Frail Elderly for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
Home & Community Based Waiver for Frail Elderly
Income cap
$2,982/mo
Medically-needy
No
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
B
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
GRADE B · 92
QUALITY
GRADE C · 50
STAFFING
GRADE A · 66
ACCESS
GRADE F · 3
MEDICAID SUPPORT
GRADE B · 42
Composite score: 63.6 / 100 (50 = average state)
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Nevada At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
66
Senior Medicaid Waivers
3
National Rank
#13 / 51
Range #10–#25 when the pillar weights shift
Senior Care Costs in Nevada
local_hospital
Nursing Home
$11,545/mo
+4.6% vs national avg
- 66 nursing homes · 7,235 beds
- Avg CMS rating 3.12★ (16 rated 5★, 12 rated 1★)
- 4.34 nurse hrs/resident/day (1.06 RN)
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Home Health Aide
$27/hr
- Median aide wage $14.15/hr
- ~16,210 aides employed statewide
Source: BLS OEWS
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