How to Search for Senior Housing

Looking for housing designed with seniors in mind? NVHousingSearch.org makes finding affordable options that fit your needs easy—whether you’re looking for independent living, age-restricted communities or homes with senior-friendly layouts and amenities.

1. On the rental properties locations page, scroll down and select your location from the list. 

Note: If you are taken to the listings page instead of Advanced Search, click the “Refine or Restart Your Search” Button above the first listing.

1. Under Optional Filters, find the “Senior/Disability Housing” dropdown and select the option that matches your situation.

1. Fill out any other applicable search information.

2. Click “Search Properties” at the bottom.

Here, you can access an illustrated guide to completing these searches: NVHSseniorhousing.pdf

Senior and Disability Services 

Statewide

• Aging and Disability Services Long Term Care Ombudsman: A statewide service to receive, investigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents who reside in long-term care facilities, including homes for individual residential care, residential facilities for groups and nursing homes.

• State of Nevada Elder Protective Services: Services for seniors (60+) who may experience abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation.

• Taxi Assistance Program: State of Nevada program providing discounted taxi fare to seniors (60+) and persons with disabilities of any age.

Northern Nevada

• Aging and Disability Resource Center: Northern Nevada Care Connection: Provides one-on-one assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers and families to inform them of options and connect them with services. 

• Northern Nevada Aging and Disability Services Community Advocate: Educates Nevadans of all ages about available resources and connects those seeking help to programs and services that meet their needs.

• Rehabilitation Division Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired - Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation: Services include help with daily living skills. 

• The Home and Community Based Waiver Program: Provides non-medical services to older persons to help them maintain independence in their own homes as an alternative to assisted living or nursing home placement.

• Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living: Helps individuals with disabilities live independently by providing life skills training, peer support, advocacy, information, referrals and help with transition, including free home safety evaluations in some cases.

• Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in Washoe County: Provides services to help seniors maintain independence. 

• Washoe County Senior Services: Offers direct and indirect services, including senior centers throughout the community, “Meals on Wheels,” legal services, case management, outreach and an adult day health program. 

• Sanford Center for Aging Senior Outreach Services: Provides support to Washoe County’s most vulnerable elders through trained volunteers that help seniors “Age in Place” and allow them to stay in their homes as long as possible. Services include help with transportation, errands and companionship. 

• Seniors in Service: Respite voucher service for qualifying live-in caregivers for seniors. Seniors in Service also has a Senior Companion Program.

• Washoe Senior Ride: Discounted taxi fares for qualifying Washoe County seniors (60+), veterans and persons with disabilities.

Southern Nevada

• Helping Hands of Vegas Valley, Inc: Free services to assist senior citizens in Southern Nevada.

• Opportunity Village: Helping citizens with severe disabilities to socialize, realize career paths, seek independence and community integration and unleash creative passions through vocational training, community employment, day services, advocacy, arts and social recreation.

• Nevada Care Connection: One-on-one assistance for Nevadans with functional limitations and their families. Streamlining access to services. 

• Southern Nevada Community Advocate: Educates Nevadans of all ages about available resources and connects those seeking help to programs and services that meet their needs.

• Jewish Family Service Agency: Serving all denominations, including case management for eligible seniors and one-time emergency assistance for eligible households in southeast Clark County and Henderson. 

• Nevada Senior Services: Serving seniors and people living with disabilities in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Mesquite and Nye, Esmeralda and Lincoln Counties. Services include information and referral, assistance and advocacy. 

• Southern Nevada Centers for Independent Living: Serving individuals with significant disabilities. Services include information and referral, advocacy and benefits counseling.