10 Best Independent Living Communities in Reno, NV

 

Learn More About Independent Living in Reno, NV

 

Independent living communities – also known simply as retirement communities – in Reno, Nevada are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Reno retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

For this type of senior living, Reno, Nevada offers many great options, and A Place for Mom can help you find the right one.

Cost of Independent Living in Reno, NV

The median monthly cost of independent living in Reno is about $2,724 in the city proper, and $3,121 within the metropolitan area.

 

Learn More About Reno, NV

 

Cost of Living

 

Senior living community prices are influenced by the neighborhoods in which they’re located. Reno has a grocery index of 108 and a cost-of-living index of 127. The following index ratings are based on a scale where a score of 100 is equal to the national average.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax
127	108	$1,178	19.0%	$265,147	$52,106	None

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

There are several hospitals located in the Reno area which service the region. The following are often ranked among the best in the area:

• Renown Regional Medical Center – Founded in 1876, this facility is Renown Health’s flagship hospital and the region’s only Level II trauma center.
• Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center – This Reno hospital is owned and operated by Prime Healthcare Services and includes a total of 380 staffed beds.
• Renown South Medical Medical Center – This facility is home to south Reno’s only 24/7 ER and is staffed with board-certified emergency physicians.

 

Weather and Climate

Reno is categorized by the Koppen climate classification index as having a cold desert type of climate. This means that the summers tend to be extremely hot and dry, while the winters are cool and partly sunny. The city of Reno receives below average rainfall and lots of direct sunlight. The average humidity level in Reno is around 50%, and the peak humidity levels usually occur in the month of January at about 64%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
75F	96F (July)	53F (July)	38F	55F (February)	23F (December)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Peak air quality index rating
54 (Moderate)	84 in the month of December (Moderate)

Moderate means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall
1”	1” (January)	22”

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Washoe County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
46.4%	45.1%	8.5%

 

Population Statistics

Population metro area	Population city proper	Population density	Population trend
433,271	248,853	884 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 1.6%

 

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
36	25%	10%	6%	3%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
23%	32%	12%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
6.5%	2.7%	24.7%	1.1%	0.8%	61.1%	4.8%

 

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
9,676	32	7

 

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
7%	67%	12%	16%	5%	8%

Reno is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without concern of bigotry.

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Reno balances the Las Vegas-style entertainment experience with the rugged aesthetic of the Southwest. Next to Sin City, Reno has one of the largest concentrations of casinos, slot machines, and gaming halls in the country. There are also numerous specialty museums to enjoy, such as the National Automobile Museum, the Nevada Museum of Art, or Fleischmann Planetarium.

For those looking for more of a Wild West vibe, there is the Bartley Ranch Regional Park which has a regulation horse arena, riding trails, and a pasture to go and watch the horses graze. There are also tons of steakhouses and casinos that offer Old West-style dinners complete with bone-in steaks, cornbread, and giant portions of hashbrowns. With so many things to do and see, Reno really is the biggest little city in the world.

Transportation

The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) is in charge of public transit within the cities of Reno and Sparks, as well as Washoe County. There are 23 lines that service these areas, along with a regional connector line that travels to Carson City and Meadowood Mall. There are also a number of shuttles that service the hotels, and can pick you up to take you to dinner and a show.