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Nevada · Everything here is free · Reviewed July 2026
If you or someone you love is aging in Nevada and paid assisted living or nursing care is simply out of reach, please take a deep breath. You still have options, and a good number of them are free. A tight budget doesn't mean the end of the road.
Not sure where to start? Call for free1-800-307-4444Free, unbiased Medicare counseling through Nevada's Aging and Disability Services Division. This is also a great first call to reach aging help.
A lot of families never reach out because they assume they won't qualify, or they're worried about long forms and being turned away. But the people who staff Nevada's aging and Medicaid programs help folks in your exact situation every day, and they're used to guiding people through it. These programs are funded by your tax dollars. Using them is the whole point.
This page brings Nevada's most useful resources together in plain language. Read it all or jump to what you need. When you're ready, start with the three numbers below.
Tap what fits. You'll jump straight to the right help — no reading through the rest.
Still not sure? Just make the call above — they'll help you figure it out. One call is a great start.
Start here for most families
Most people would rather stay in their own home than move to a facility, and Nevada Medicaid can help through Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).
Because slots can be limited, it's smart to ask early — call the aging line or dial 211 and ask about the Frail Elderly Waiver and other HCBS options.
Nevada Medicaid covers doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, behavioral health, and — important for seniors — long-term care, including nursing facilities and home-based services through waivers.
Who qualifies? It depends on your income, assets, and care needs. Nevada expanded Medicaid, so many adults qualify on income alone, and there are separate rules for seniors and for long-term care. The exact income and asset limits change every year, so please don't rule yourself out based on a number you heard. Call and let them check for you — it's free.
Apply online anytime at the Access Nevada portal, by phone, or at a local Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) office.
If you're on Medicare
If you have Medicare and a limited income, you may be paying more than necessary. Two programs help:
Nevada Medicaid handles Medicare Savings Program applications.
Apply for the prescription drug subsidy through Social Security.
A Medicare Assistance Program counselor can help you apply and check which programs you qualify for — free.
Medicare confuses almost everyone. Nevada's free counseling program is called the Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) — Nevada's version of SHIP — run through the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD). Counselors help for free and never sell anything.
They can help you understand Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, compare drug and Advantage plans at open enrollment, sort out bills and denials, find programs that lower your costs, and spot and report Medicare fraud through the Senior Medicare Patrol.
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling through Nevada's Aging and Disability Services Division.
Find SHIP counseling anywhere in the country if you need an alternate number.
Everyday essentials
Apply online or by phone. Many older adults qualify without knowing it.
ADSD and local partners offer home-delivered meals and senior dining. Call the aging line or dial 211.
Free groceries through Three Square Food Bank (Southern Nevada), the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, and their partner pantries. Dial 211 to find one near you.
If housing costs are overwhelming, these can help:
Dial 211 for local rent, utility, and housing assistance.
Public Housing and Section 8
Your local housing authority offers reduced-rent options for low-income seniors.
Apply through DWSS/Access Nevada or call 211.
ADSD can point you to senior housing options.
Guidance & protection
In Nevada, aging services are coordinated by the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD), which works with regional offices and community partners across the state. They can connect you to senior meals, transportation, caregiver support, in-home help, and guidance.
Connects you to senior meals, transportation, caregiver support, in-home help, and guidance.
Dial 211 to be routed to your local aging and disability resources.
A free national service that connects you to aging help in your community.
Free civil legal help for people with low incomes.
Free civil legal help for people with low incomes.
Free legal help focused on older adults — reach them through 211.
If you suspect an older adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, call ADSD's statewide line or dial 211 to be connected.
If you or a loved one lives in a nursing home or assisted-living facility and something isn't right — poor care, lost dignity, unfair treatment — the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate who works for the resident.
A free, confidential advocate for residents of long-term care facilities.
A real person who can connect you to nearly any kind of local help.
A free national service that links you to aging help in your area.
Call the Medicare Assistance / aging line at 1-800-307-4444, or dial 211. Describe your situation and ask what help you may qualify for.
Call for free1-800-307-4444It's Nevada's Medicaid program — free or low-cost health coverage for people with limited income. For seniors, it's the main way to pay for long-term care, both at home and in facilities.
Generally, no. Medicare covers medical care and only short skilled-nursing stays after a hospital visit. For ongoing long-term care, Medicaid is the program that helps — so it's worth checking your eligibility.
Yes. These programs are built for people on fixed and limited incomes. Social Security counts as income, but many seniors on Social Security still qualify. Don't assume you make "too much" — call and let them check.
Very possibly. Medicare Savings Programs can cover your Part B premium (about $185/month) and sometimes more. Call 1-800-992-0900 or ask the Medicare Assistance Program at 1-800-307-4444.
That's what the Frail Elderly Waiver is for. Call the aging line at 1-800-307-4444 or dial 211 to ask. Apply early, since slots can be limited.
Yes, for free. Call 1-800-307-4444 or dial 211, explain your situation, and let them guide you. That's their job.
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. These programs exist because Nevadans believe older people deserve care and dignity no matter their income. Make one call today and take it one step at a time. Help is closer than you think.
Program details, income limits, and contact information can change. The agencies linked above can confirm the most current specifics for your situation. This page is for general information and isn't legal or financial advice.
Last reviewed: July 2026. Program details, income limits, and contact information can change — the linked agencies confirm the most current specifics.