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Desert Inn Residential Care in Las Vegas, NV

Desert Inn Residential Care is an assisted living community in Las Vegas, NV.

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Desert Inn Residential Care in Las Vegas, NV

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Desert Inn Residential Care

2845 Burnham Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89109

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 78 reviews
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Overall Review of Desert Inn Residential Care

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Staff attention is a mixed bag

Residents describe staff who can be very kind and helpful.

Many reviewers say the staff treats residents with patience, respect, and genuine concern, and they credit individuals at the front desk and care team for answering questions and addressing needs. Others, however, report problems getting help promptly, including long waits when residents use call buttons and concerns about responsiveness during health issues. The experience appears inconsistent depending on the situation and timing.

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Care response times draw criticism

Some residents and families report delayed assistance.

Several negative reviews describe difficulty reaching staff and delayed responses to urgent needs, including emergency call button waits and medication delivery taking longer than expected. Some also mention that residents were left without timely checks after falls or health events. While the community provides around-the-clock supervision and assistance with daily activities, these reviewers say they did not always feel that support was delivered quickly enough.

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Dining receives both praise and complaints

Dining is often enjoyable, but not universally.

On the positive side, reviewers mention a dining room that feels pleasant, with food that is described as delicious and offering variety. Other reviews complain about food quality and temperature, as well as repetitive menus and overall taste. The community offers meal preparation and service and supports special diets, but dining satisfaction varies across residents and families.

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Activities help residents stay engaged

Planned activities are a common bright spot.

Multiple reviews describe a steady schedule of activities and outings, often highlighting the activities director for keeping residents engaged and busy. Some reviewers also mention the community feels active and welcoming, with residents interacting more than expected. A smaller number of comments suggest periods when people in common areas were less engaged, but overall activity programming comes up frequently in feedback.

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Cleanliness is praised and disputed

Residents note cleanliness can be inconsistent.

Several reviewers say the facility is clean, well maintained, and welcoming, including comments about cleanliness improving under certain leadership and about rooms being kept up. Other reviews raise serious cleanliness concerns, including reports of insects, unpleasant odors, dirty rooms, and an unsanitary feel. Even when some aspects are described positively, these complaints suggest cleanliness quality may vary.

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Pricing is described as affordable

Families mention pricing as a key factor.

Some reviewers explicitly call the community more affordable than options in the area and recommend it for cost-conscious families. Others criticize being charged extra for services or describe the overall cost as expensive. Residents also mention attention to move-in support and meal-related diet needs, but price satisfaction is not unanimous.

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Features

Housing

  • 4 resident community capacity 4 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • McCarran International (4 miles away) McCarran International (4 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Las Vegas, Nevada, is located in a convenient and bustling area with easy access to healthcare facilities such as Physicians Digestive Disease Specialists and Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada. There are also several pharmacies nearby for easy medication management. Transportation options include the Las Vegas Monorail and ARIA Express for easy travel around the city. In terms of dining options, there are a variety of restaurants offering different cuisines like Lotus of Siam and Tacos El Gordo, as well as cafes like Starbucks and Dutch Bros Coffee for a quick bite or coffee break. For spiritual needs, there is the Iglesia Ni Cristo place of worship within reach. Overall, this area provides a mix of essential services and amenities that may be suitable for seniors looking to reside in a vibrant community.

Physicians

  • Digestive Disease Specialists (0.5 miles)
  • Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center (0.8 miles)
  • Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (1.2 miles)
  • Las Vegas Skin and Cancer South Pecos (2.5 miles)
  • Southwest Medical Rancho Urgent Care (3.2 miles)
  • Desert Radiology - Nellis (3.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Las Vegas Monorail - Sahara Station (1.8 miles)
  • Las Vegas Monorail - Harrah's/Quad Station (2.8 miles)
  • ARIA Express Bellagio Station (3.6 miles)
  • International Arrivals (3.6 miles)
  • The Club (3.6 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint (3.6 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint - Terminal 3 (3.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Garage (1.8 miles)
  • The Marketplace (2.1 miles)
  • Lotus of Siam (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • Peppermill Inn (2.2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.3 miles)
  • Tacos El Gordo (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • The LINQ Hotel & Casino (3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.4 miles)
  • Hello Kitty Cafe (3.7 miles)
  • Primrose (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Iglesia Ni Cristo (2.4 miles)

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