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Senior benefits in Churchill County, Nevada

Seniors in Churchill County, Nevada can find several kinds of help close to home. The William N. Pennington Life Center, run by Churchill County Social Services, is a good local starting point. Churchill County Social Services also handles Indigent Services. For rides, Churchill Area Regional Transportation (CART) serves the county. If you have a hospital bill, Banner Churchill Community Hospital offers Hospital Financial Assistance. Nevada programs add more options, such as Nevada Medicaid (MAABD), Medicare Savings Programs, the Nevada Energy Assistance Program, SNAP food assistance, and free Medicare counseling through the Nevada Medicare Assistance Program. Caregivers can look at Nevada Care Connection caregiver support. Federal programs for health care, food, and veterans may also apply. The page below lists each program with its official source and the date it was last verified. Keep in mind that the agency running each program makes the final decision on who qualifies.

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

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Programs run in Churchill County

Run by the county, its Area Agency on Aging, or another agency serving Churchill County. Start here.

Elder Services in Churchill County

Programs here typically provide services worth $200–$2,000 a year to an eligible household.

William N. Pennington Life Center (Churchill County Social Services) — Churchill

County · Nevada

The William N. Pennington Life Center at 952 S. Maine Street in Fallon is run by Churchill County Social Services. It offers social, recreation, food service, and health programs, including Meals on Wheels, a lunch program, homemaker services, a telehealth room, and Churchill Area Regional Transportation (CART). For free help finding other services, call Nevada Care Connection (Access to Healthcare Network) at 877-861-1893. Call the Life Center at 775-423-7096.

Estimated service value: $200–$2,000 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-775-423-7096Last verified · October 1, 2026

General Assistance in Churchill County

Indigent Services (Churchill County Social Services) — Churchill

County · Nevada

In accordance with Nevada law (NRS 428), Churchill County Social Services provides indigent services, including indigent medical, indigent provisional prescriptions (RX), and indigent burial or cremation. The office also runs general assistance for rent and utilities, utility deposits, and homeless housing help. These are emergency, temporary programs for eligible county residents. Call Social Services at 775-423-6695.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-775-423-6695Last verified · September 30, 2026

Healthcare in Churchill County

Hospital Financial Assistance (Banner Churchill Community Hospital) — Churchill

County · Nevada

Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon is part of Banner Health. Under Banner's Nevada financial assistance program, you may get help if your household income is equal to or less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, or if your medical bills (from Banner and others) are more than 50% of your household income. Help is on a sliding scale based on household income and medical expenses. Fill out the Nevada hospital application form and send it by mail or email. Call Banner Health at 888-264-2127.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-888-264-2127Last verified · October 10, 2026

Transportation in Churchill County

Programs here typically provide services worth $150–$1,500 a year to an eligible household.

Churchill Area Regional Transportation (CART) — Churchill

County · Nevada

CART offers rides for Churchill County residents in the local area and on set days to Reno and Carson City. Rides run Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be booked 48 hours to 14 days ahead. Local rides are $3 for general riders, while those 60+ pay what they can. Rides to Carson City and Reno are $20 round-trip, except for those 60+, who pay what they can. Buses are ADA compliant. Call the William N. Pennington Life Center at 775-423-7096 to book.

Estimated service value: $150–$1,500 a year

How to apply →Official source →1-775-423-7096Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local agencies serving Churchill County

Who runs the county programs above, and how to reach them. Every line comes from a program record on this page — nothing is added that the catalog does not cite.

Nevada and federal programs

Open to eligible households in Churchill County and across the rest of Nevada. Full details are on the Nevada benefits page.

Money & income2 programs

Cash paid to you, and emergency help when money runs short.

Health & Medicare costs7 programs

Medicaid, Medicare savings, and help with drug and doctor bills.

Food6 programs

SNAP (food stamps), meals, and farmers market coupons.

Home, bills & taxes7 programs

Help with heating and electric bills, rent, property taxes, and home repairs.

Care at home & long-term care6 programs

Help staying in your home, nursing home alternatives, and support for family caregivers.

Help, advice & legal7 programs

Free counseling, legal help, rides, and other senior services.

Veterans3 programs

Benefits for veterans and their surviving spouses.

Nearby counties

Local programs differ from one county to the next. If you live near a county line, or you are helping a parent who lives in one of these, it is worth checking there too.

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.