Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
ARCH National Respite Network
Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
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Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities
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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.
CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.
www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/
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Nevada Area Agencies on Aging (Aging and Disability Services Division)
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) offer:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
State Division for Aging Services website links to 4 AAAs and also provides information about all state aging and caregiver programs.
In Nevada, AAAs and AAA services are offered through the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
To identify your local AAA/Aging and Disability Services regional office, visit the Aging and Disability Services website.
Nevada Care Connection – Resource Centers
Nevada Care Connection works with older adults, people with disabilities, Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, and family caregivers to explore a variety of services, resources, and programs available to them.
Connect to your local Nevada Care Connection Resource Center and start exploring.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Related Resources
Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Home and Community-Based Waiver (HCBW)
Nevada’s Home and Community Based Waiver is a Medicaid program that provides non-medical home care services to older persons tohelp them maintain independence in their homes. This program offers consumer direction, meaning, the care recipient can choose their personal care provider from a list of approved providers. Services may include:
- Care management
- Personal care
- Adult day services
- Respite
- Chore services
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Aging and Disability Services Division Adminstrative Office: (775) 687-4210
*please see website for specific county office information
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Nevada Community Options Program for the Elderly Program (COPE)
Nevada’s COPE program is a non-Medicaid program that assists elderly individuals to remain living at home. This program allows certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to be paid for providing personal care services. Some services may include:
- Case management
- Personal care services
- Homemaker services
- Adult Day Care
- Personal Emergency Response System
- Respite
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Aging and Disability Services Division Administrative Office: (775) 687-4210
*please see website for specific county office contact information
Nevada Personal Care Services Program
Nevada’s Personal Care Services program is a Medicaid program that provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living so that people with disabilities or a chronic health issue may remain living independently in their home. This program allows certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to be hired and paid as the personal care provider.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Nevada Medicaid: (800) 525-2395 (opt. 1, then opt. 4)
Related Resources
Government Benefits and General Information
Aging and Disability Services Division – Family Support Services Program
The Family Support Services Program was developed to assist families to care for their relatives in the family home as a means to prevent out-of-home placement.
Learn more about the Family Support Services offered by the Aging and Disability Services Division, contact a Regional Center that serves your area.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Benefits.gov – Nevada
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Medicaid Profiles by State
Explore every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program to learn about coverage for low-income adults, Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems on the State Profiles map – by clicking on the map or select from drop down to see each state’s Medicaid and CHIP profile. Scroll down to the bottom page of the State profile to check eligibility requirements, enrollment process, etc.
Contact Information
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)
The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.
Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.
Contact Information
Nevada Area Agencies on Aging (Aging and Disability Services Division)
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) offer:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
State Division for Aging Services website links to 4 AAAs and also provides information about all state aging and caregiver programs.
In Nevada, AAAs and AAA services are offered through the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
To identify your local AAA/Aging and Disability Services regional office, visit the Aging and Disability Services website.
Nevada Care Connection – Resource Centers
Nevada Care Connection works with older adults, people with disabilities, Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, and family caregivers to explore a variety of services, resources, and programs available to them.
Connect to your local Nevada Care Connection Resource Center and start exploring.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Nevada Medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including home health care, hospice, and nursing home care.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Nevada Medicare
Medicare is a government health insurance program for adults age 65 and older, some people under age 65 with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal disease:
– Part A covers hospital costs as well as limited skilled nursing, home health and hospice care, without a monthly premium.
– Part B covers medical costs, such as doctor’s visits and outpatient care, to those who pay a monthly premium.
– Part D includes limited prescription drug coverage through private insurance companies for those who choose to pay a monthly premium.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Nevada Office of Veterans Services (NOVS)
Provides Nevada’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Nevada Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Assists Medicare beneficiaries with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare and provides information regarding health and long term care insurances.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Also visit the online treatment locator to find help near you.
Contact Information
Veterans Service Officers
For information on veterans benefits and services, contact website-listed Veterans Advocacy and Support Teams (VAST).
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Legal Center of Southern Nevada
Free legal advice for seniors in southern Nevada. Representation and information for legal matters such as divorce, guardianship, bankruptcy, foreclosure, landlord/tenant, and consumer matters.
Contact Information
(702) 386-1070
Nevada Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services assist vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center (NDALC)
A nonprofit organization providing legal advocacy services to Nevada residents with disabilities. Services include:
– Information and referral
– Negotiation or mediation
– Abuse or neglect investigation
– Legal counsel
– Litigation services
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Nevada Legal Services, Incorporated
Wide array of legal services offered. Special elder law program helps seniors with: Wills and probate, evictions, garnishment, Medicare, and nursing home issues.
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Nevada Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, residential care facilities for the elderly, and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Southern Nevada Senior Law
Senior legal services include: estate planning and probate, healthcare directives, guardianship matters, real property and housing, consumer assistance, elder law rights, government benefits and public entitlements, community outreach.
Contact Information
(702) 229-6596
Washoe Legal Services
Free legal services for residents in Washoe County. Topics covered include: Housing, consumer, domestic violence, and immigration.
Contact Information
(775) 329-2727
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Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Bureau of Licensure and Certification, Nevada State Health Division
Provides Health Facilities Locator, an online directory of licensed or certified health care facilities, including:
– Adult day services
– Assisted living facilities
– Home health care agencies
– Hospice agencies
– Nursing homes
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Home and Community-Based Waiver Program (HCBW)
Provides non-medical home care services to older persons to help them maintain independence in their homes. Services include:
– Care management
– Personal care
– Adult day services
– Respite
– Chore service
and more.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
To apply for the HCBW program, contact the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) office nearest you. For a listing of regional offices, click here.
Homemaker Program
A state program that provides homemaker services including, cleaning, shopping, and cooking, to help chronically ill, disabled and seniors to remain in their homes.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
To apply for the Homemaker program, contact the regional office closest to you. Click here for the list of regional offices.
Nathan Adelson Hospice
A nonprofit organization providing pain management, hospice and palliative care, and spiritual and bereavement services to residents in southern Nevada.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nevada Area Agencies on Aging (Aging and Disability Services Division)
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) offer:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
State Division for Aging Services website links to 4 AAAs and also provides information about all state aging and caregiver programs.
In Nevada, AAAs and AAA services are offered through the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
To identify your local AAA/Aging and Disability Services regional office, visit the Aging and Disability Services website.
Nevada Care Connection – Resource Centers
Nevada Care Connection works with older adults, people with disabilities, Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, and family caregivers to explore a variety of services, resources, and programs available to them.
Connect to your local Nevada Care Connection Resource Center and start exploring.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Nevada Rehabilitation Division, Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
This state department helps people with disabilities in Nevada to obtain and retain employment. Services include:
– Counseling
– Independent living services
– Assistive technology services
– Job placement
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Southern Nevada Centers for Independent Living
A network of nonprofit, non-residential, community-based centers, managed by people with disabilities which offer:
– Information and referral services
– Independent living skills training
– Peer counseling
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Life transition services
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
The Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
A nonprofit senior volunteer organization that offers a variety of assistance to low-income and homebound seniors in the community, including legal services, home companions, and transportation.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Bureau of Licensure and Certification, Nevada State Health Division
Provides Health Facilities Locator, an online directory of licensed or certified health care facilities, including:
– Adult day services
– Assisted living facilities
– Home health care agencies
– Hospice agencies
– Nursing homes
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nathan Adelson Hospice
A nonprofit organization providing pain management, hospice and palliative care, and spiritual and bereavement services to residents in southern Nevada.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Nevada Area Agencies on Aging (Aging and Disability Services Division)
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) offer:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
State Division for Aging Services website links to 4 AAAs and also provides information about all state aging and caregiver programs.
In Nevada, AAAs and AAA services are offered through the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
To identify your local AAA/Aging and Disability Services regional office, visit the Aging and Disability Services website.
Nevada Health Care Association
Provides online directory of long-term care facilities, including assisted living facilities, board and care homes, and nursing homes.