Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West
At 239 Ina St in Fairbanks’ Slaterville neighborhood, Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West runs on a small scale by design: two beds. Eleven years in operation. That’s a model where staff aren’t managing dozens of residents but a small handful, and the attention that comes with that is baked into the setup rather than promised as a perk.
The neighborhood itself is moderately walkable, Walk Score 67, so a resident or visiting family member has a real shot at reaching a nearby amenity on foot instead of needing a car for every single errand. It’s a livable middle ground, not a walker’s paradise, but not isolated either.
On the medical side, licensed nurses and CNAs provide 24-hour staffing, backed by rehabilitation services for residents who need them. That combination, round-the-clock licensed staff plus rehab support, is worth noting for anyone whose loved one has ongoing medical needs rather than just daily living support. Memory care activities and transportation assistance round out the picture, along with the standard daily housekeeping, laundry, and linen services that keep a household running.
Valeria Castro administers the community on behalf of Emmanuel Assisted Living Home, INC, the operating entity. Taken together, the eleven-year track record, the small resident count, and the round-the-clock licensed staffing point toward a home built less for independent, low-touch living and more for residents who benefit from consistent, close-in care.
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Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West is legally operated by Emmanuel Assisted Living Home, INC, and administered by Valeria Castro.
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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| Timber Creek Senior Living | AL | Fairbanks | 102
Facility
102
AK AVG
42
Rank
#4 / 42 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
AK AVG
44
Rank
#55 / 81 | - | 3
Facility
3
AK AVG
12
Rank
#35 / 43 | - | Tamara Berry | Frontier Partners, LLC |
| Eagle Wings II | AL MC | North Pole | 16
Facility
16
AK AVG
42
Rank
#26 / 42 | No |
7
Facility
7
AK AVG
44
Rank
#78 / 81 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 11
Facility
11
AK AVG
12
Rank
#17 / 43 | - | Timothy Opperman | Eagles Wings, LLC |
| Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West | AL | Fairbanks (Slaterville) | 2
Facility
2
AK AVG
42
Rank
#42 / 42 | No |
67
Facility
67
AK AVG
44
Rank
#13 / 81 | - | 11
Facility
11
AK AVG
12
Rank
#17 / 43 | - | Valeria Castro | Emmanuel Assisted Living Home, Inc |
| Care Bridges Assisted Living | AL | Fairbanks | - | No |
68
Facility
68
AK AVG
44
Rank
#11 / 81 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 23
Facility
23
AK AVG
12
Rank
#7 / 43 | A+ | - | - |
| Rocking Years Assisted Living Home | AL | Fairbanks (Westgate) | - | Yes |
39
Facility
39
AK AVG
44
Rank
#47 / 81 | Private Rooms | 13
Facility
13
AK AVG
12
Rank
#15 / 43 | - | - | - |
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Assisted Living in Alaska
Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West is located in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West
What neighborhood is Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West in?
Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West is in the Slaterville neighborhood of Fairbanks.
Who is the owner of Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West?
Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West is legally operated by Emmanuel Assisted Living Home, INC, and administered by Valeria Castro.
Is Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West in a walkable area?
Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West?
According to AK state health department records, Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West's license number is 101098.
How long has Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West been in business?
Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West?
No, Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West?
Valeria Castro is the administrator of Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West.
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