Wild Iris Comfort Care

Wild Iris Comfort Care

Overview of Wild Iris Comfort Care

Slaterville, in Fairbanks, Alaska, is where you’ll find Wild Iris Comfort Care, an assisted living community at 1221 3rd Ave. The building stays on one level, single-story throughout, and residents get a choice most people don’t expect: private rooms or semi-private rooms, depending on what fits their budget and preference. A car matters here as the Walk Score sits at 45, so a few nearby errands are doable on foot, but most trips still mean driving.

Pets aren’t part of the deal at Wild Iris, so anyone hoping to bring a dog or cat along should plan on looking elsewhere. That’s a straightforward policy, not a dealbreaker for everyone, but worth knowing before scheduling a tour.

The availability of transportation services mean getting to a doctor’s appointment doesn’t require calling a family member first. Fitness and recreation programming gives residents a reason to stay physically active that’s built into daily life rather than left up to individual motivation.

A single-story building, room choice between private and semi-private, transportation covered, and structured fitness on offer: Wild Iris comes off as a fairly straightforward assisted living option, one built around covering the basics of daily support without a lot of extra complexity layered on top.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #24 / 54Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 24th out of 54 assisted living communities we track in Alaska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alaska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Alaska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fairbanks's city center to Wild Iris Comfort Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the AK Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Timber Creek Senior Living
AL
Fairbanks
102
Facility 102
AK AVG 38
Rank #4 / 33
Yes
31
Facility 31
AK AVG 39
Rank #32 / 54
-
3
Facility 3
AK AVG 10
Rank #30 / 38
-Tamara BerryFrontier Partners, LLC
Eagle Wings II
AL
MC
North Pole
16
Facility 16
AK AVG 38
Rank #19 / 33
No
7
Facility 7
AK AVG 39
Rank #51 / 54
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
11
Facility 11
AK AVG 10
Rank #13 / 38
-Timothy OppermanEagles Wings, LLC
Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West
AL
Fairbanks (Slaterville)
2
Facility 2
AK AVG 38
Rank #33 / 33
No
67
Facility 67
AK AVG 39
Rank #6 / 54
-
11
Facility 11
AK AVG 10
Rank #13 / 38
-Valeria CastroEmmanuel Assisted Living Home, Inc
Wild Iris Comfort Care
AL
Fairbanks (Slaterville)-No
45
Facility 45
AK AVG 39
Rank #24 / 54
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms----
Care Bridges Assisted Living
AL
Fairbanks-No
68
Facility 68
AK AVG 39
Rank #4 / 54
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
23
Facility 23
AK AVG 10
Rank #4 / 38
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AK assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Alaska

Wild Iris Comfort Care is located in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alaska.

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Alaskans Living Independently Waiver

Alaska Medicaid ALI Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alaska resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual), adjusted for AK cost of living. Higher income limits due to cost of living; rural focus.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
Benefits
Home health aides (4-8 hours/day) Chore services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Home modifications (e.g., ramps, ~$1,000 covered)

Senior Benefits Program

Alaska Senior Benefits

Age 65+
General Alaska resident for 12+ months.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,841/month (individual), ~$2,483/month (couple).
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AK

Tiered payments based on income.

Benefits
Monthly cash payments ($76-$250/month based on income) for care or living costs Free; no repayment

Senior Access Program (SAP)

AK SAP

Age 55+
General Alaska resident, primary residence, documented accessibility need.
Income Limits ≤100% area median income e.g., ~$74,850-$92,200 individual, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
AK

Higher grants in high-cost, remote areas; no new funding currently, but applications accepted.

Benefits
Grants for modifications (e.g., ramps, grab bars; $15,000-$35,000 owner-occupied, $10,000-$30,000 renters, $10,000-$20,000 small ALFs)

Senior In-Home (SIH) Services

AK SIH

Age 60+
General Alaska resident, physical/cognitive impairment, not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits Low-income, above Medicaid threshold ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven.
AK

Prioritizes Alzheimer’s/dementia, rural, or isolated seniors.

Benefits
In-home care (up to 10 hours/week) Respite (varies) Minor home mods (e.g., $500 avg.) PERS

Alaska Heating Assistance Program (HAP)

AK HAP

Age
General Alaska resident, priority for 60+, heating bill ≥$200/month.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,950/month (1-person), $2,641/month (2-person), scales up.
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AK

High demand in winter; rural areas often qualify due to fuel costs.

Benefits
One-time payment (avg. $500-$1,000/year, varies by need and fuel type)

Alaska CARES Program

AK CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Alaska residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AK

Focus on high-need caregivers; complements other respite programs.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Wild Iris Comfort Care

What neighborhood is Wild Iris Comfort Care in?

Wild Iris Comfort Care is in the Slaterville neighborhood of Fairbanks.

Is Wild Iris Comfort Care in a walkable area?

Wild Iris Comfort Care has a walk score of 45. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Wild Iris Comfort Care?

No, Wild Iris Comfort Care has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Wild Iris Comfort Care?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Wild Iris Comfort Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Wild Iris Comfort Care provide?

Wild Iris Comfort Care offers Assisted Living.

What is the address of Wild Iris Comfort Care?

Wild Iris Comfort Care is located at 1221 3Rd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701.

What is the phone number of Wild Iris Comfort Care?

(907) 452-2345 will put you in contact with the team at Wild Iris Comfort Care.

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