Vegas Senior Advisor is one of several free resources Nevada families can use during senior-care decision-making. This page maps the full landscape of free senior-care services available to Nevada residents — and where each one fits.
Our service: free senior-care placement advisory
The core service we offer is free for families. We help families compare assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, residential care homes, adult day care, in-home care, hospice, and home health options across the Las Vegas Valley and surrounding Nevada communities. The service includes intake conversation, operator matching, tour coordination, pricing comparison, paperwork support, and 7/30/90 day post-placement check-ins. No fees to the family at any stage.
Other free Nevada senior-care resources
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
The ADRC network, operated through the Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD), provides free information and referral on senior services statewide. Southern Nevada has a regional ADRC office serving Clark County. ADRC counselors can help with benefits screening (Medicaid, food assistance, energy assistance, transportation), referrals to caregiver support programs, and connections to long-term care ombudsmen for residents in licensed facilities.
Long-term care ombudsman program
The Nevada Long-Term Care Ombudsman program advocates for residents in nursing facilities, assisted living, residential care homes, and other licensed long-term-care settings. Ombudsmen investigate complaints, provide information about residents' rights, and work to resolve issues between residents, families, and facility management. The service is free and confidential. Operated through ADSD.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Nevada SHIP provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling — Medicare Part A and B coverage, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies, and Part D prescription drug plans. SHIP counselors don't sell anything; they help beneficiaries understand options and avoid common enrollment mistakes. The service is funded through a federal grant and operated locally by trained volunteers and staff.
Family Caregiver Support Program
Administered through Nevada ADSD, this program provides free counseling, training, support groups, and limited respite-care funding for unpaid family caregivers of older adults. Eligibility criteria are broad. The respite funding can pay for in-home aide hours or adult day care so the family caregiver gets time off.
Hospital social workers and discharge planners
If your loved one is currently in a Nevada hospital, the hospital's social work department or discharge planning team provides free coordination for the discharge plan. This includes recommending post-acute rehab settings, helping with insurance authorization, and connecting families to home-care resources. Their scope is mostly the discharge transition; for ongoing placement support after discharge, you'll likely want either a placement advisor (us or someone like us) or a paid geriatric care manager.
Alzheimer's Association 24/7 helpline
The Alzheimer's Association operates a free national helpline (800-272-3900) staffed 24 hours a day by licensed clinicians and trained specialists. They provide information, emotional support, and referrals for families dealing with dementia diagnosis, behavior changes, caregiver burnout, and placement decisions. Multilingual support available.
VA benefits counseling
For veterans and surviving spouses, accredited Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) provide free help with VA benefits applications including Aid and Attendance pension. State-accredited VSOs work through the Nevada Department of Veterans Services. National VSOs work through American Legion, VFW, AMVETS, DAV, and other veterans' organizations. All accredited VSO services are free.
Area Agencies on Aging
Federally funded local agencies that coordinate senior nutrition programs (Meals on Wheels), transportation, legal aid for seniors, and community-based supportive services. Clark County's lead Area Agency on Aging is operated through ADSD's Southern Nevada office.
Free services with limitations to know about
Some free senior-care resources have implicit limitations families should understand:
- National placement lead-generation services (A Place for Mom, Caring.com, etc.) are free for families but typically share family contact info with multiple operators and route through national call centers. They serve at scale; we operate locally with hands-on placement support.
- Operator marketing departments are happy to give tours and explain their pricing for free, but only for their own operations. They won't tell you whether their operator is the right fit compared to alternatives.
- Hospital discharge planners are free but typically work on tight discharge timelines and may have preferred-provider relationships with specific post-acute providers.
When a paid service might make sense
Sometimes free resources aren't quite right for the situation, and a paid service is worth considering:
- Geriatric care managers charge $100-$250 per hour for ongoing care coordination beyond placement. Useful for complex situations or ongoing oversight.
- Elder-law attorneys charge for Medicaid spend-down planning, estate planning, and asset-protection strategies.
- Fiduciary financial advisors charge for long-term care planning and LTCI evaluation.
To start a free advisor conversation, call (702) 802-0093.