Henderson Assisted Living

Gentle mountain slopes surround the city of Henderson, including the McCullough Range which is covered in black rock from a volcanic explosion that happened millions of years ago. Having evolved into a metropolis of more than 270,000 residents, Henderson is the second largest city in Nevada.

This community, located in the southeastern part of the Las Vegas Valley, has a small-town feel that makes it something very special. Seniors who choose assisted living in Henderson are happy to call this place home.

Henderson Attractions

A variety of things to do and visit await residents of assisted living in Henderson. The Hoover Dam is an extremely popular destination which has been offering guided tours since 1937. The Visitor Center is open every day of the year except for two major holidays: Thanksgiving and Christmas. The tour is wheelchair and scooter accessible so that even those with disabilities may enjoy the exhibits and photo gallery.

Bird lovers will delight in the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. This preserve has over 250 species of resident and migratory birds with 100 acres of bird stop and wetlands. Visitors can enjoy mapped trails to several observation stations and attend bird watching classes.

Henderson Senior Activities

The Heritage Park Senior Facility caters to residents of assisted living in Henderson. This facility boasts over 29,000 square feet and offers an assortment of programming ranging from cooking classes and exercise programs to health and wellness services.

It is adjacent to the Heritage Park Aquatic Complex and also boasts a commercial kitchen, craft room with kiln, fitness center, game room, media and television room, and café with WiFi.

Henderson Medical Facilities

St. Rose Dominican Hospitals operates two campuses in Henderson, the Rose de Lima Campus and the Siena Campus. Residents of assisted living in Henderson can take advantage of the quality care offered by these state-of-the-art facilities. An array of medical services is provided throughout the campuses, including 24-hour emergency service, surgical services, an open heart surgery center and a joint replacement center.

Henderson Transportation

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) offers RTC Transit, a mass transit service that connects the southern communities of the state. It consists of 36 routes with 379 vehicles that carry passengers throughout the greater Las Vegas area.

Disabled residents who enjoy assisted living in Henderson can also utilize RTC’s Paratransit Service which is a shared ride, door-to-door service for passengers who are unable to use the RTC fixed-route system. For seniors who are not disabled, RTC offers the SilverSTAR and Flexible Demand Response (FDR) service, which was designed with seniors in mind and has stops at senior community centers and other areas.

Rated as one of the best places to live in America, Henderson is only minutes away from the glitz of the Las Vegas Strip and the peaceful beauty of Mount Charleston. It is an oasis in the middle of the desert whose residents could not ask for more. View a list of local senior housing on our Henderson Assisted Living page.

Written by senior housing writing staff.