New Vista’s Creed

Empowering and growing through love.

New Vista’s Mission

New Vista is committed to providing people of all ages with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, equal opportunities and supported living arrangements so that they may experience life to the fullest!

About New Vista

In 1986 parents of children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities created an environment, that was conducive to their children being able to live active, happy, fulfilling lives. This  was done by creating an atmosphere of love, competent care, and family.

For 38 years, New Vista has been providing loving, safe, carefully tailored residential services that welcome people of all ages with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. New Vista’s overall programming focuses on the goal of independence and the agency’s comprehensive approach includes:

  • Residential services
  • Life Skills Training
  • In-Home Supports
  • Youth Programs
  • Group Recreation
  • Respite Program
  • Social Skills Training
  • Job Development & Work Experience
  • Self-advocacy

New Vista Timeline

New Vista supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities


New Vista Ranch is founded by the Herrmann and other families with children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. A generous 15-acre donation from the Gilcreasse brothers establishes the New Vista Ranch and its first four homes.

In 2006 New Vista expanded to double its capacity and operated eight (8) homes. Two year later in 2008 New Vista opened its first Children’s & Youth Home.


2012 New Vista Operates 22 Homes and Begins Construction on its Engelstad Family Medical Clinic (EFMC) and future Senior Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) completed in 2014.

New Vista’s Youth Program is Reauthorized and New Vista awaits a new cohort of children’s laughter filling New Vista Ranch. With the generosity of HomeAid Southern Nevada and Woodside Homes, the New Vista Youth Homes are ready to welcome new members to the New Vista Family!