How do I find and access senior services?

Aging and Disability Services Division - ADSD (state level) / Area Agency on Aging (AAA) - regional level / County senior services (local level)

Details

What you need to know

Fee

Most services free or on sliding scale ONLINE OPTION: Yes - adsd.nv.gov; accessnv.org; 211nv.org WHERE TO GO: Your regional AAA; local senior center; 2-1-1 Nevada; ADSD local office

Online Option

Yes - adsd.nv.gov; accessnv.org; 211nv.org

Where to Go

Your regional AAA; local senior center; 2-1-1 Nevada; ADSD local office

County-specific variations apply

Nevada is highly concentrated - approximately 75% of Nevada's population lives in Clark County (Las Vegas area); Southern Nevada ADSD serves the largest senior population. Washoe County (Reno) has the second-largest senior services infrastructure. RURAL NEVADA: Nevada's vast rural areas (Elko, Humboldt, Churchill, Lander, Eureka, Esmeralda, Mineral, Nye, White Pine, etc.) face significant geographic challenges with distances of 100+ miles between communities; the Nevada Rural Counties Senior Citizens AAA coordinates services but local availability can be limited.

Nevada Notes

Important state-specific details

Nevada SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program): free Medicare counseling through ADSD and AAAs - contact ADSD or call (800) 307-4444 (SHIP Medicare helpline); helps with Medicare plan selection, billing disputes, prescription drug coverage.
NEVADA MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS: HCBS Personal Care and Supported Living Arrangement waivers - apply through DWSS Medicaid at (800) 992-0900.
VETERAN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION: $3,440+ reduction in assessed value for qualifying veterans; enhanced exemption for disabled veterans; contact County Assessor.
NO STATE INCOME TAX: Nevada's lack of state income tax provides additional disposable income for seniors on fixed incomes.
Adult Protective Services (APS): report elder abuse at (888) 729-0571 (APS 24-hour statewide hotline).
Nevada Legal Services: (702) 386-1070 (Las Vegas); Nevada Legal Aid: (775) 284-3491 (Reno).

Official Source

State office contact

State Office

Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division - adsd.nv.gov | Southern NV: (702) 486-3545 | Northern NV: (775) 687-4210; Nevada SHIP: (800) 307-4444; APS: (888) 729-0571; 2-1-1 Nevada: dial 211