Sierra Basin Memory Care sits in Carson City, NV, and was built in 2019, so everything feels pretty new, with 54 apartments that include private, semi-private, and studio options, all set up for adults aged 55 and older. The whole place is made specifically for people with memory issues like Alzheimer's or dementia, and the team there works around the clock, offering 24/7 care, support, and supervision. The facility's got a strong focus on safety; there are advanced security features, custom-designed bathrooms and common areas, and secure outdoor spaces like a rooftop patio with mountain views, gardens, and safe walking paths, all to help limit confusion or wandering.
The staff have special training in memory care, and they try to build trust and maintain positive relationships with residents, using a lot of empathy, support, and even a sense of humor when they can. Life at Sierra Basin Memory Care includes personal care aides, medication management, on-site pharmacy services, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies. There are also specialized services for stroke rehab, joint replacement, diabetes care, and even palliative and hospice care, along with help for activities of daily living. Residents can take part in many activities, such as gardening, arts and crafts, music, recreation room games, book clubs, story time, and even pet therapy-though the pet policy doesn't allow pets to live with residents.
Housekeeping, laundry for linens and dry cleaning, and weekly cleaning all come standard, along with in-house religious services and salon options like onsite haircuts. Meals are served in dining rooms that are easy to move around in, offering three family-style meals a day, plus options for different diets-kosher, vegetarian, low-fat, low-salt, diabetic, and others. Everyone has access to guest meals too, and there's an "Anytime Menu" for more flexibility.
The community has an activity center, a spa with a hot tub, and cable TV and internet in both private rooms and shared areas. Entertainment centers and outdoor patios with gardens make it easier for residents to relax or socialize, and there's a social events calendar full of activities for a range of interests. Staff regularly review personalized care plans so each person's needs are met as they change, and the programming is built from current research and training from Alzheimer's experts, including Memory Care Circle meetings for residents' families.
There's a parking area for guests, general transportation available, and the facility offers long-term care, respite care for short stays, and rehabilitation as needed. The facility is licensed by the state, has earned an AHCA Bronze National Quality Award, holds a 5-star CMS rating, and keeps a solid reputation with a community review score averaging 4.1 out of 5 from 24 reviews. The place takes both credit card and check payments and accepts insurance. Privacy, safety, and keeping residents comfortable and engaged are clear priorities, with plenty of ways for families to stay involved in their loved ones' care.
