Premier Care Homes
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Juneau, AK

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Alaska

Premier Care Homes is located in Juneau, 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 Premier Care Homes

Is Premier Care Homes in a walkable area?

Premier Care Homes has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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