Extended Care Facility (Nursing Home Assistance)
Supporting Seniors in Long-Term Care
Washoe County Senior Services is dedicated to helping seniors live with dignity, safety, and comfort, even when they require long-term care. The Extended Care Facility Assistance Program is designed to help seniors and individuals in need manage the costs of living in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities.
Long-term care can be overwhelming for families, both emotionally and financially. This program provides essential support so seniors can access quality care without unnecessary stress, while giving families reassurance that their loved ones are in a safe and compassionate environment. By assisting with care costs, the program helps residents focus on their health, well-being, and maintaining connections with family and friends.
Benefits & Support for Residents
Through this program, participants and their families receive:
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Financial support for long-term care: Helps cover the costs of assisted living, nursing home, or skilled care, reducing financial stress.
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Direct payment to the facility: Ensures all care costs are handled efficiently, so seniors and families can focus on wellness.
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Peace of mind for families: Knowing loved ones are in a safe, compassionate environment with professional support.
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Access to quality care: Helps residents maintain their health and well-being while living in a supportive, structured setting.
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Guidance and assistance: Staff provide help navigating eligibility and program requirements to make the process as smooth as possible.
Who Can Participate
This program is available to Washoe County residents who meet financial and household requirements and were living in the county prior to entering long-term care. Eligible participants include seniors and individuals who need assistance to afford care in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate that their income and assets fall within program guidelines, ensuring that assistance goes to those who need it most. The program is designed to be flexible and responsive, providing support to help residents focus on their health, comfort, and overall well-being while receiving professional, compassionate care.
Contact Us
Extended Care Facility Assistance Program (Nursing Home)
Phone: (775) 328-2582
The Extended Care Facility Assistance Program (Nursing Home) supplements payment for persons placed in long-term care facilities such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and skilled nursing facilities. In order to qualify for assistance, individuals must meet all financial and non-financial requirements for their household size and be a Washoe County resident.
Per the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 428.020 Determination of County Residence: “The county of residence of a person is the county in which the person is physically present with the intent to reside, at least for an indefinite period. The county of residence of a person placed in institutional care is the county of residence of that person before the person was placed in institutional care.”
If an individual accepts County assistance, all of patient’s monthly income is expected to be applied toward the cost of care and paid directly to the facility.