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Senior benefits in Storey County, Nevada

Seniors in Storey County, Nevada, and the family members who help them, can find several kinds of benefit help close to home. Storey County Health & Community Services runs Senior Services, which is a good local starting point. It also offers a Senior Transportation Service through Storey County Senior Services, which can help with getting around. Nevada adds more support at the state level. Options include Nevada Medicaid for people who are aged, blind, or disabled, Medicare Savings Programs, the Nevada Energy Assistance Program, and SNAP food assistance. The Community Options Program for the Elderly offers in-home services, and Nevada Care Connection supports caregivers. The Nevada Medicare Assistance Program gives free Medicare counseling. Federal programs also apply here, including help with food, health costs, and veterans' benefits. 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 about who qualifies.

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Nevada programs

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Federal programs

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Last verified · October 12, 2026

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Programs run in Storey County

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

Elder Services in Storey County

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

Senior Services (Storey County Health & Community Services) — Storey

County · Nevada

Storey County Senior Services supports seniors (60+) in Virginia City and Lockwood. Programs include Meals on Wheels for homebound clients, congregate dining at the senior centers ($3 suggested donation for 60+), rides for doctor visits and shopping, a homemaker program for light house cleaning, case management (help with food stamps, energy assistance, financial assistance, senior discounts, and paperwork), a food pantry, and senior food boxes. Most programs are free. Call the Virginia City Senior Center at 775-847-0957 or the Lockwood Senior Center at 775-443-3032.

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

How to apply →Official source →1-775-847-0957Last verified · October 11, 2026

Transportation in Storey County

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

Senior Transportation Service (Storey County Senior Services) — Storey

County · Nevada

Storey County Senior Services offers rides for local seniors (60+) to doctor's appointments, prescription pick-up, grocery shopping, and social activities. The service is free. In Virginia City call 775-443-3033 to schedule a ride; in Lockwood call the Lockwood Senior Center at 775-443-3032.

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

In this county: Rides are for local seniors age 60 and over and are scheduled by phone; availability depends on the senior center's drivers and vehicles.

How to apply →Official source →1-775-443-3033Last verified · October 12, 2026

Local agencies serving Storey 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 Storey 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.