Desert View Senior Living

Studio Base Rates (Care Additional)

Friendship Shared (Split Unit) 239 sq.ft. $1775

Standard Studio Suite approx. 372 sq ft. $3500

Deluxe Studio Suite approx. 405 sq ft. $3650

Jr Studio Suite A: $3850

It feels like a small one bedroom. Residents love the 2 living spaces separated by a Hacienda arched window and doorway. The sleeping area can accommodate a Full or Queen Bed. It features a 6ft closet with shelves and space for a Dresser & Nightstand. The Living area has room for a love seat & and recliners. This has a storage pantry and additional storage shelves in the bathroom. Kitchenette included.

Jr Studio Suite B: $3950

Designed for Wheelchair dependent residents, it has the same feel as a Junior A and a perfect suite for residents who require a larger bathroom for walkers. This features a smaller front area. Many residents place their bed on this side as it is easy access to the bathroom. The second space which is normally the Bedroom, is the same as a Jr A and is sometimes used as the living area. The bathroom is large enough for power wheelchairs. Kitchenette.

Jr Studio Suite C: $4200

3 Living Areas including a Small Den/Living Room, a space for a dining table and Bedroom area that accommodates up to a Queen Bed, Dresser & Nightstand. This has a Walk-in closet. (There are only 3 Jr C Suites in our community, and they are very popular). A waitlist on this floor plan can be 8 months up to a year. It’s unlike any unit found in most Assisted Living communities.

How do I Reserve an Apartment?

A one-time $2500 community fee called a PRA (Priority Reservation Agreement) must be submitted. This not a security deposit and does not get applied to rent. This fee is allocated to a community fund like a one-time HOA FEE and guarantees your apartment at the current rate for 1 year. The community fee is applied immediately. It is budgeted towards administration costs, your future assessment by our Wellness team, and the community amenities such as activities, transportation to Doctor appointments within 10 miles, and the overall care of the community outside your apartment. If there is a Second Person living in the unit, a monthly charge of $750 is billed to cover the additional expense of food, utilities, and laundry.

One Bedroom Apartments

Standard 1 BR: $3950 A traditional separate Bedroom can accommodate a Queen Bed, Nightstand, and Dresser. Small living room and space for a small dining table. 6FT Closet.

Deluxe 1BR Suite: $4350 A slightly larger Living room space can accommodate a sofa and recliner. It has a nook for a small dining table and an Extra-large bathroom for wheelchair access. A Queen Bed, Nightstand & Dresser fits perfectly. Additional storage shelves & 6ft closet. wheelchairs. Wait list on larger apartments can vary 3-9 months.

Two Bedroom Apartments

2 Bedroom Standard $4600 (Left) A cozy smaller living room has a long wall for residents who want to bring their book shelfs and hutches. It can accommodate a kitchen table and full-size refrigerators (not provided.) Bedrooms are generally 10x11 and can accommodate Queen bed, or Full Bed, Nightstand, and Dresser. 6ft closets in each and separate heating/cooling units in each room.

2 Bedroom Suite B $4950 Large living room (see below) that easily accommodates an 8ft couch and a recliner. It has a Foyer entry and small Kitchenette.

2 Bedroom Grand Suite $5500 Large living room. Granite counters, Full Cabinets, Breakfast Bar.

Typical programs are described below as examples.

LOC 0 Independent Person All community amenities are included. 3 meals daily in the dining room, housekeeping & laundry weekly, medical transport to doctor visits, and activities. No care is needed and there’s no cost associated care program.

LOC 1 $400 Independent Light Assist With a doctors determination, this resident may require daily reminders and check-ins due to early stage memory loss. They are capable of managing their own medications if approved by a doctor order. They may require reminders to take their meds and may need hygiene and activity direction but they are still very independent.

LOC 2 $800 Elevated Care associated with aging Generally, this is a Light assist program but now may include medication management due to forgetfulness. Mild confusion may require reminders for dressing and hygiene, and may include 2 standby assist showers weekly if hygiene is an issue.

LOC 3 $1200 Full Care Prescription Medication is managed and dispensed by Desert View Wellness Certified Med-Techs. 1 person assist of daily hygiene due to weakness, poor balance, may require the assistance of 1 caregiver to assist in transferring from a bed or chair. 2 showers standby assisted showers weekly are included. Assistance to answer the calls of nature is common. A resident but must bear weight and assist in their transfer per state regulation. Reminders for engagement in activities or dining time is related to Mild dementia or memory but there is no Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Comprehensive Care

LOC 4/5 $1500/$1800 Comprehensive Care Typically 1-2 caregivers are needed to provide care on a daily basis. Residents typically have muscle weakness or poor balance and may be a fall risk. Past or present strokes or physical limitations related to a medical condition are present. Memory loss associated with Dementia may be increasing confusion at times. Caregivers may be needed to escort a resident to activities, dining, etc. but the resident can still participate in their care and follow directions. Incontinence assistance and Hygiene assistance is common. Incontinence supplies are provided by the resident.

Overview of Professional Staff and Training

This is a tenured staff. Wellness Director for example has been here 25+ years. Her assistant Gig is 12 years. Monthly training at an all staff mandatory meeting along with online training annually is in our program.

Resident Safety and Well-being Measures

Depending on whether the resident is independent or assisted, a care plan is customized to meet the needs of the resident to ensure safety and wellbeing of each resident. It starts with an experience team that does the assessment and meets with the team determine the best program for success. Wellness may include frequent checks or a daily check or whatever care plan is in place to help in transition to begin with. We secure and lock the doors at 5pm and the staff is 24 hrs awake. Residents may come and go through side door autolocking exit doors. This ensures no door is left open after hours. If they are competent, they are given a side door key to come and go as they please. In order to gain access, front door remains locked after hours and can only be unlocked by a caregiver or med tech after hours. We like the concept of eyes on as much as possible but have to respect privacy. We will only check on the resident if there is a request to do in their care plan, by the residents request or because of health care concerns. The residents rights come first.

Resources and Support Services for Residents

Orientation is day of move-in or within 24hrs. We acclimate the resident by introducing as many residents to them as possible so they feel welcomed. Activities Director will introduce herself the next day to get to know the resident and get them engaged quickly. Once a month a very quaint meet the new resident social helps the new resident feel comfortable while transitioning.

Transportation Services

Monday thru Wed is transportation to doctor visits. Thursday and Fridays are group shopping trips like Walmart, Dollar store, Khols.

Dining Experience

Dining is 7am-5:30ish in a dining room that is like a grand ballroom. No assigned seating with cook to order breakfast, lunch and dinner specials and a supplemental side menu for residents who just want to do salads or home style meals like Hamburgers, Hot dog, egg sandwiches, chicken or fish tenders etc. It’s like a restaurant. See examples of hundreds of meals.

Resident Complaints and Issues

We have an open door policy FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS in addition to Residents Council. The community Administrator is the top authority as they have the ability to make all adjustments and work with the family without a corporate decision requirement. It’s a family and family takes care of family.

Cost of Living

You’ll need to see the cost of floor plans base rates and levels of care.

Communication with Resident's Families

In emergency, the first contact is called immediately. You will be bonding and working directly with your immediate department head. If the result is not satisfactory, you can meet with the department head and administrator in a closed door conference to make sure everything is to your expectations.

Updates on Loved Ones' Well-being

DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH COMMUNICATION YOU REQUIRE, that is prearranged with you and the department head to meet your expectations.

Short-term or Respite Stays

No short term- As our COMMUNITY IS FILLED YEAR ROUND GOING ON 2 YEARS, we do not offer short term as the apartments are always filed with a 45-75 day waitlist. We cater to our residents 100%.

Pet-Friendly Community

YES! We do it a lot differently then most communities. One hallway is designed for pets like dogs so they can access the door to the pet area quickly. Each resident whether it’s a bird, cat, or dog has their pets picture and name on their door sign as they are family too!

Community Waitlist

One of the most popular communities in Vegas for 15 years, there is always a waitlist. Depending on size of apartment, it’s 45-75 days average.1-2 years for 1- and 2 bedroom units. That’s a sign of a well run community, Honestly, people don’t move unless it’s by celestial discharge or relocation to go with family. It’s the reason we are considered a 1% top community nationally.