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The cost of independent living in Sano is about $2,869 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 3 options. Read 35 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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The absolute best in every way! Yoga & meditation teachers frequently say "Go to your happy place." Cascades of the Sierra definitely is my happy place! Cascades not only provides a large apartment with a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
WE ARE NOW OPEN!Opened July 2009 and located in the exclusive Spanish Springs area, on the northern edge of Reno/Sparks, on a beautiful campus, Cascades of the Sierra provides independent living, assisted living, and a memory care community.Our campus invites you to indulge in a wellness focused...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Sano, NV

The average cost of senior living in Sano is $2,869 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smoke Creek, NV with an average of $850 per month.

Independent living costs in Sano, NV, vs. nearby cities

Sano, NV
$2,869/mo
$3,714/mo

Independent living costs in Sano, NV, vs. state and national averages

Sano, NV
$2,869/mo
$3,824/mo
U.S. national average
$4,181/mo

Independent living costs in Sano, NV, vs. other senior living options

$4,757/mo
Independent Living
$2,869/mo

Independent living costs in Sano, NV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,900/mo
Studio
$4,488/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,113/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,600/mo

Senior living costs in Sano vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sano, NV
Column state: Nevada
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSano, NVNevadaU.S.
Independent Living$2,869/mo$3,824/mo$4,181/mo
Assisted Living$4,757/mo$4,596/mo$4,767/mo
Memory Care$4,757/mo$5,103/mo$5,518/mo
Independent Living
Sano, NV:$2,869/mo
Nevada:$3,824/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
Assisted Living
Sano, NV:$4,757/mo
Nevada:$4,596/mo
U.S.:$4,767/mo
Memory Care
Sano, NV:$4,757/mo
Nevada:$5,103/mo
U.S.:$5,518/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Sano

Recent reviews for independent living in Sano

Cascades of the Sierra in Spanish Springs, NV

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We love the whole place in particular we love the size and the floorplans of the apartments for independent care for my mother-in-law. We also like the fact that we can move her into assisted care without having to change facilities. The staff have all been very helpful and caring. we toured ...
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Sano independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sano independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sano, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sano independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sano partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sano, NVNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
100%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sano independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sano communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sano, NVNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sano independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Sano offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sano, NVNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Cascades of the Sierra and Stone House Ranch are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sano, Nevada. See full list of communities.

There are 3 independent living facilities near Sano, Nevada. See the full list.

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