258 Nevada Agencies Endorsed for Skilled Nursing at Home
NevadaList editorial · 2026-09-16
How Many Nevada Agencies Provide Skilled Nursing at Home
As of September 2026, 258 licensed Nevada home care agencies hold endorsements for skilled nursing services. These agencies are part of a larger state roster of 703 total licensed home care providers.
Of those 703 agencies, 302 hold home-health licenses. The difference between the 302 home-health licensees and the 258 skilled nursing endorsements shows that not every home-health agency carries this particular service authorization.
Where Skilled Nursing Providers Are Located Statewide
The state’s licensed home care agencies concentrate in the Las Vegas metro area. As of September 2026, Las Vegas has 552 licensed agencies, followed by Henderson with 53 and Reno with 40.
North Las Vegas accounts for 30 agencies. The remaining licensed providers are distributed across smaller communities, including Carson City with 6 agencies, Mesquite with 4, and Pahrump and Sparks with 3 each.
The concentration in the southern Nevada metro area reflects population density and demand for home-based health services.
Understanding Home Care License Endorsements in Nevada
In Nevada, home care agencies receive endorsements for specific service types beyond their base license. A skilled nursing endorsement authorizes an agency to provide registered nurse or licensed practical nurse services in a client’s home.
These endorsements appear on the agency’s official license record. The Nevada Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance maintains the authoritative roster of licenses and endorsements.
Skilled nursing at home differs from personal care assistance. Home health services include clinical care under a physician’s order, while personal care focuses on activities of daily living without medical treatment.
Other Services Often Available from Endorsed Agencies
Agencies with skilled nursing endorsements often carry multiple service authorizations. According to the September 2026 state roster, physical therapy is the most common endorsement at 288 agencies, followed by occupational therapy at 282.
Medical social worker services appear on 273 agency licenses. Speech therapy is endorsed at 269 agencies. Home health aide services, endorsed at 255 agencies, are nearly as common as the 258 skilled nursing endorsements.
Smaller numbers of agencies hold endorsements for nutritional guidance (78 agencies), certified intermediary service organization status (64 agencies), and pharmaceutical services for home infusion (26 agencies).
An agency may hold multiple endorsements or focus on a narrower service range. The specific services an agency provides appear on its current license record.
How to Verify an Agency’s Current License Status
Before engaging any home care provider, check its current license and endorsements through the Nevada Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance. The bureau maintains the official registry of active licenses.
License status can change. An agency’s endorsements, complaint history, and compliance record are part of the public licensing information the state maintains.
For questions about licensing requirements or to confirm an agency’s authorization to provide skilled nursing services, contact the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance directly. The bureau is the only official source for current license verification in Nevada.