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Our editorial team analyzed 61 assisted living communities in AK using AK Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in AK
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 TableAL (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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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 61 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Located in Juneau, Alaska, Riverview is an assisted living community with memory care services offering its residents a variety of senior lifestyle options. This includes an array of supportive care services within its Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments. Their senior residents benefit from the attention and assistance provided by Riverview’s supportive team who are committed to delivering exemplary service.
At Riverview, seniors can embrace a vibrant and engaging environment where their needs and preferences are met, allowing them to live with comfort and dignity. With a focus on promoting independence and enriching experiences, Riverview Senior Living is here to create an ideal senior lifestyle for every resident.
Marlow Manor Assisted Living offers assisted living in Anchorage, Alaska, in the Northeast Anchorage neighborhood. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while keeping their own apartment, making the community a possible fit for someone who needs that support but wants a private living space. The community has 54 beds and opened in 1999.
Housing includes studio, alcove, and one bedroom apartments, with layouts ranging from a single private space to larger apartment configurations. Dining is provided by a professionally run kitchen operated by NANA Services, with a restaurant style experience and special diets available for residents who need dietary accommodations. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet.
A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Roxanne Huzieff serves as the administrator, and Sourdough’s Housing operates the community.
Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla
Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla, which opened in 2018, has had memory care, independent living, and assisted living in Wasilla, AK. Monthly rates begin at $4,940.
A total of 56 beds are available in one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, and cottages. A two-bedroom is suitable for a couple relocating together or for someone seeking a companion.
Independent living refers to having your own home, access to community services, and not having anyone provide your daily care. Assisted living brings staff for daily activities, and the apartment remains yours. Memory care is supervised and secured for individuals who may wander. Respite refers to a brief stay when the regular caregiver is away or recuperating, and pets are allowed.
The structure has a pub, a movie theater, a wellness center, a beauty salon, a courtyard, a chapel, and an ice cream parlor. Scheduled transportation handles rides, while Primrose Senior University offers lifelong learning. Additional activities consist of a book club, bridge games, walking, and ice cream socials.
Wasilla’s Primrose has a Walk Score of 31, indicating it is car-dependent, thus expect to drive for most errands. Having all three levels in one location allows someone whose needs change to remain. Tauna Norman serves as the administrator, while the community is operated by Primrose Senior Holdings, LLC.
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Starting Price $4,940/MonthPricing updated on October 7th, 2026
Baxter Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Anchorage, AK. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The community has 120 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private suite options. A studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom or semi-private suite can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Travis Merrigan serves as the administrator.
Residents may bring pets, and the dog park provides a designated outdoor area for spending time with them. A salon, spa, and fitness center are available on site. With several care levels in one community, Baxter Senior Living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time or for a family caregiver who needs short-term care.
Understanding that the tranquility of nature plays an integral role in setting a peaceful environment for seniors in the Anchorage, Kenai, and Soldotna areas of Alaska, Aspen Creek offers a holistic assisted living community that bolsters freedom and fulfillment among residents. With a genuine commitment to providing residents with the best life in their retirement, the hassle and worry of daily living activities such as housekeeping, cooking, as well as personal care and medical management when needed, are provided in setting that feels like home, but with a touch of more lush landscaping to view and relax in.
With tailored care plans established for each resident, Aspen Creek seniors can enjoy bright, cozy yet stylish interiors at this assisted living home that grants privacy and comfort in their living quarters. Savor delectable meals prepared with fresh ingredients, catch a movie from the convenience of the on-site theater room, develop a fitness routine at the gym, and engage in activities, events geared toward stimulating the mind and body, while socializing with fellow residents, for a complete golden years experience.
Living Stone Home Care is an assisted living facility in Anchorage, AK, in the Sand Lake neighborhood. The community accepts individuals with mental health diagnoses and helps residents with daily activities, including personal care and hygiene. Those supports may make it a good fit for someone with a mental health diagnosis who needs help with personal care and hygiene.
There are 30 beds here. That smaller size gives staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other. Arese Aruagbon-Ogbomo serves as the administrator.
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.
Maple Springs of Anchorage offers assisted living and memory care in Anchorage, AK. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident lives in a studio or one-bedroom home. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Both care levels share one campus, which may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the community rather than start over elsewhere. The community has 135 beds, with studio and one-bedroom options that offer either a single private space or a layout with a separate bedroom. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. Heather Jacox serves as administrator, and MSM Anchorage operates the community.
Campbell Creek House is an assisted living community in Anchorage, Alaska’s Campbell Park neighborhood. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while the 40-bed size may suit someone who prefers a smaller community.
The area has a Walk Score of 60 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently for certain trips. Sandy Vasquez is the administrator, and Loving Home Care operates Campbell Creek House.
The Marietta House is an assisted living and respite care home in Anchorage, AK. Assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, eating, and other daily activities, along with cognitive services. Respite care offers a short-term stay, so the home may be a good fit for a resident who needs daily support or a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage.
The Marietta House opened in 2014 and has five beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms provide each resident with an individual room rather than a shared sleeping space.
Staff assist residents with memory loss, orientation loss, and judgment loss, while home health care visits bring in a nurse, physical therapist, and occupational therapist. Rehabilitation services support residents who need physical or occupational therapy, and the large fenced-in yard provides outdoor space on the property. A salon and barber service are available, and pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.
A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain outings independently. Bonnie Lommel serves as administrator, and Bonnie & Alex Lommel operate the home.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other assisted living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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Review Sentiment
Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Occupancy Rate
Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Walk Score
Pricing Transparency
No paid rankingsCommunities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source
State of Alaska Department of Health
How we're paid:If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Alaska
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Alaska?
Assisted living in Alaska supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Alaska?
Assisted living in Alaska is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Alaska Medicaid cover assisted living?
Alaska Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Alaska) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 61 assisted living facilities in Alaska. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Alaska?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Alaska, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Alaska?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
If you move into a community through us, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never changes your cost or which options we recommend. Learn more
Assisted Living in Alaska at a glance
Avg Monthly Cost:$10,815The average monthly cost across facilities in Alaska. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:$5,600
Avg Walk Score:39/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Alaska. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds:38The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Alaska. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:90
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