Tranquility Manor Estates is a small assisted living home in Palmer, Alaska. It has been open for 14 years. The building has one floor and 17 beds. It sits in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
Staff watch over residents all day and all night. They help residents with daily tasks. They help residents get to doctor visits. They also give out medicine when it’s needed. This kind of care is good for people who need regular help but don’t want a place that feels like a hospital.
There is no sidewalk system nearby, so getting around means driving a car. The Walk Score is only 21 out of 100. If your family is visiting from out of town, plan to rent a car or set up a ride before you arrive.
Someone plans activities for residents every day. This means there is always something to do. Meals are served three times a day. A nutritionist checks the meals to make sure they are healthy. This matters for residents who need to eat certain foods for their health.
The building has sprinklers built into the ceiling in case of fire. This helps keep residents safe.
Melissa Simmerman manages the home day-to-day. The company Tranquility Manor LLC owns the property.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
17Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Tranquility Manor Estates is legally operated by Tranquility Manor LLC, and administered by Melissa Simmerman.
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Palmer's city center to Tranquility Manor Estates's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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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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| Tranquility Manor Estates | AL MC | Palmer (Matanuska-Susitna Borough) | 17 | No | 21 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 14 | - | Melissa Simmerman | Tranquility Manor LLC |
| Harbor View Manor | AL IL MC NH | Wasilla | 17
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#4 / 7 | A+ | Melissa Simmerman | Tranquility Manor LLC |
| Golden Agers Home Care LLC | AL | Wasilla | 5 | Yes | 59 | - | 9 | - | Luisa Allen | Golden Agers Homecare, LLC |
| Keen Eye Care Assisted Living Inc | AL | Wasilla | 5 | Yes | 2 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 4 | - | Cristina Chapman | Keen Eye Care Assisted Living, Inc |
| The Peaks Estate Assisted Living | AL MC | Palmer | 5 | No | 2 | Private Suite / Shared Suite | 3 | - | Janelle Burkleo | The Peaks Estate Alh LLC |
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Tranquility Manor Estates is located in Palmer, Alaska.
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Tranquility Manor Estates is in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough neighborhood of Palmer.
Tranquility Manor Estates is legally operated by Tranquility Manor LLC, and administered by Melissa Simmerman.
Tranquility Manor Estates has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to AK state health department records, Tranquility Manor Estates's license number is 100954.
According to AK state health department records, Tranquility Manor Estates's license expires on March 31, 2027.
Tranquility Manor Estates has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Tranquility Manor Estates has a no-pet policy.
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