Senior Living in Spanish Springs at Cascades of the Sierra

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Cascades of the Sierra, a Continuing Care Retirement Community that offers its residents the distinction of living well. Located in the exclusive Spanish Springs area, just northeast of downtown Reno on a beautiful campus, Cascades of the Sierra provides independent living; assisted living; and an integrated free-standing memory care community for older adults.

Our Living Options

We provide a range of senior living services and levels of care to enhance the quality of life of those we serve while bringing peace of mind to family members. Even better, whenever more support is needed, there’s no need to move to another community. This ensures you can remain in the community you love and that spouses can remain close.

Independent Living

Independent Living

At Cascades of the Sierra, life is like a vacation, only better because here, an array of luxuries, activities, services and amenities are part of life – Every. Single. Day. What’s not part of every day: cooking, cleaning and home maintenance.

Instead, discover worry-free living that inspires new activities, opportunities, new purpose, and new thinking. Take up a new hobby, make new friends, get fit by trying a new exercise routine in a state-of-the-art fitness center, learn something new at one of our many resident-led educational programs, and spice up your cooking skills during our chili cook-off. Or, take advantage of all the things our highly desired independent living community in the Spanish Springs location has to offer.

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Assisted Living

Assisted Living

With more time, a little support and a lot of pampering, residents can live fully and happily while enjoying everything our assisted living residence and great location near Reno-Sparks provides.

Celebrate newfound independence with our care and wellness teams, embrace an active lifestyle with support, enjoy social opportunities and engaging programs, make new friends. There are countless opportunities to take advantage of all the social and wellness benefits that come with our lifestyle. One thing is certain, you’ll quickly find that we’re more than an assisted living facility. We’re a community that’s truly home.

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Memory Care

Memory Care

Cascades of the Sierra features specialized programming and support for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Our experienced team is trained to understand all levels of memory loss while helping residents experience more meaningful moments and fulfilling days.

The Lodge at Cascades of the Sierra is not a typical memory care facility. We’re more. Inviting common areas bookend the neighborhood. The open kitchen and light, airy dining areas provide beautiful views of an expansive interior courtyard that features winding walking paths and seasonal landscaping. Our exclusive Mosaic Memory Care Program provides enriching experiences. It’s all here waiting to bring those with memory loss and their families peace of mind.

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Respite Care

Respite care is designed to give those caring for an aging loved one a break. Whether this is to go on a vacation, to take a short rest from caregiving, to test out senior living or to provide the senior with a change of scenery, respite care can be a helpful resource.

 

Respite care is also an option for anyone who could benefit from more recovery time after surgery or other medical procedures.

Cascades of The Sierra … our difference.

Our campus invites you to indulge in a wellness-focused lifestyle dedicated to positive aging and focused on nurturing the well-being of your mind, body and soul. Here, you will discover a lifestyle unlike any other … a lifestyle filled with culture, nature, health and true beauty.

With the resort-style amenities and services at Cascades of the Sierra, you will discover a new home that frees you to do all the things you want to do because everything else is done for you. Maintenance, lawn care, cooking, cleaning – It’s all taken care of. This is carefree living at its best. The free time you’ve always wanted – and plenty of ways to enjoy it.

With a focus on preserving and enhancing independence, there is every opportunity to live large at Cascades of the Sierra – all while discovering The Difference Between Living and Living Well.

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What’s Near Our Spanish Springs Senior Living Community.

Reno Philharmonic

925 Riverside Dr #3
Reno, NV 89503

Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum

490 S Center St
Reno, NV 89501
Midtown

Eagle Landing Plaza

9725 Pyramid Way
Spanish Springs, NV 89441

Strictly REEF

907 W Moana Ln
Reno, NV 89509

Animal Ark

1265 Deerlodge Rd
Reno, NV 89508

National Automobile Museum

1 Museum Dr
Reno, NV 89501

Floor Plans

Ranging in sizes and designs, our floor plans are perfect for every taste, need and budget. With a world of services, amenities, programs and social opportunities just outside your door, life gets even better. 

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What is the true value of living at Cascades of the Sierra?

Meals, check. Social life, check. Maintenance, housekeeping, check, check. Support if it’s needed, check. At Cascades of the Sierra, our monthly rent is all-inclusive. And when you factor in everything covered at our community and compare it to the cost of remaining at home, you’ll discover the real value of senior living and find a cost-effective option that’s designed to enhance life in every way.

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Meet our team.

Everyone at The Cascades of the Sierra loves what they do – and it shows. From our culinary team to our care partners to our maintenance crew, our hands-on team enjoys a sense of real empowerment. They know the residents best, so the leadership team listens to and learns from them.  

While every associate is committed to resident comfort, safety, care and happiness, it’s this hands-on team that creates the genuine feeling of community found here. It’s truly a community where everyone cares for and about one another – and it all starts with our care associates. Get to know them. 

Care Team

Office Team

Chris Gardner

Executive Director

Chris has been serving seniors for the past 25 years. He has a master’s degree in Health Services Administration and is nationally licensed as a Health Services Administrator. Chris’ commitment to building a strong leadership team will help Cascades of the Sierra to become the premier provider of senior living services in Northern Nevada.

Ardith Peper

Associate Executive Director

Ardith joined the Cascades of the Sierra team in 2023 as Associate Executive Director. With over 15 years of experience in senior living, she believes in working together and supporting all residents and team members at the community.

Marie House, RN

Wellness Director – Director of Assisted Living

Bringing over 22 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the health care field, Marie joins the Cascades team. She guides seniors to experience an independent and high-quality lifestyle within our assisted living community.

Jessi Helgren

Senior Director of Sales and Marketing

Jessi has been with Cascades Living Group for 11 years. She started as a Community Relations Director and has enjoyed over a decade of working with seniors and families as a resource. Jessi enjoys hiking, helping animals, and is dedicated to helping seniors find the support they need to live a full life with dignity.

Alan Thomas

Director of Fitness

Alan’s years of experience as a personal trainer working with individuals ranging in age from five to ninety-eight. Additionally, Alan serves as a high school track and field coach for a local school. Alan derives great satisfaction from assisting individuals in achieving their health and fitness objectives, enabling them to realize their full potential.

Jennifer Perkins

Life Enrichment Director

Jennifer is originally from the Sacramento area and moved to northern Nevada in 2008. She graduated from UNR in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor/certificate in gerontology. Jennifer really enjoys working with seniors and is looking forward to providing a fun and engaging activity program here at Cascades of the Sierra.

Julie Leach

Business Office Manager

Julie joins us from Salem, Oregon and brings her expertise and resourcefulness to our team as our Business Office Manager. Julie’s patience and kindness when interacting with both residents and their families demonstrates her deep affection for our residents.

Donna Bennett

Community Relations Director

Donna comes to Cascades of the Sierra with an extensive sales and community relations background. She has over 35 years of experience helping families and prospective residents find the right community to call home. She spends her free time with her family and loves to be outdoors.

Amber Leighton

Community Relations Director

With over 20 years experience in Service and Hospitality, Amber follows her heart to serve our community’s older adults and their families. She is passionate about being a resource for others and helping seniors navigate the challenges of aging.

Heidi Rockburn

Culinary & Dining Director

Heidi has an extensive background in culinary arts and customer service. She loves working with our seniors and families. Heidi enjoys hiking and spending time with her dogs.

David Frank

Executive Chef

David moved to Reno 13 years ago from Rapid City SD. He likes all outdoor activities and enjoys hanging out with his family. David has been in professional kitchens for over thirty years. After culinary school he traveled all over the world cooking and developing his craft.

Julio Estrada

Director of Plant Operations & Housekeeping Services

Julio brings 20 years of experience in environmental services and facilities maintenance in diverse environments to Cascades of the Sierra. Julio helped open Cascades of the Sierra and is a great resource in our community and loves working with our residents and families.

Veronica “Ronnie” Kulak-Erdle

Memory Care Director

Ronnie comes to Cascades of the Sierra with a strong foundation in healthcare, senior living and memory care support. She takes great pride in quality care of her residents and goes above and beyond to help our seniors and their families feel at home.

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