Best Assisted Living in Alaska

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 57 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
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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: 44/ 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: 42The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Alaska. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. 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. 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.
Riverview Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Juneau (Mendenhall Valley)
106
Facility 106
AK AVG 42
Rank #3 / 42
No
54
Facility 54
AK AVG 44
Rank #27 / 81
Studio / 1 Bed
3
Facility 3
AK AVG 12
Rank #35 / 43
A+Jessica DiamondTpd Riverview, LLC
Baxter Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Anchorage (U-Med District)
120
Facility 120
AK AVG 42
Rank #2 / 42
Yes
21
Facility 21
AK AVG 44
Rank #66 / 81
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AK AVG 12
Rank #30 / 43
A+Travis MerriganSabra Al Operations, LLC Dba Baxter Senior Living
Marlow Manor Assisted Living
AL
Anchorage (Northeast Anchorage)
54
Facility 54
AK AVG 42
Rank #15 / 42
Yes
40
Facility 40
AK AVG 44
Rank #46 / 81
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
11
Facility 11
AK AVG 12
Rank #17 / 43
A+Roxanne HuzieffSourdough\\\'S Housing, LLC
Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla
AL
IL
MC
Wasilla
56
Facility 56
AK AVG 42
Rank #14 / 42
Yes
31
Facility 31
AK AVG 44
Rank #55 / 81
1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
AK AVG 12
Rank #24 / 43
A+Tauna NormanPrimrose Senior Holdings, LLC
Aspen Creek Senior Living
AL
MC
Anchorage (Campbell Park)
92
Facility 92
AK AVG 42
Rank #6 / 42
Yes
63
Facility 63
AK AVG 44
Rank #17 / 81
Suite
6
Facility 6
AK AVG 12
Rank #29 / 43
-Kendall JensenSpringcreek Dowling, LLC
Maple Springs of Anchorage
AL
MC
Anchorage
135
Facility 135
AK AVG 42
Rank #1 / 42
Yes
15
Facility 15
AK AVG 44
Rank #69 / 81
Studio / 1 Bed
4
Facility 4
AK AVG 12
Rank #32 / 43
-Heather JacoxMs. M Anchorage, LLC
Harbor View Manor
AL
IL
MC
NH
Wasilla
17
Facility 17
AK AVG 42
Rank #24 / 42
No
8
Facility 8
AK AVG 44
Rank #77 / 81
-
17
Facility 17
AK AVG 12
Rank #12 / 43
A+Melissa SimmermanTranquility Manor LLC
Tranquility Manor Estates
AL
MC
Palmer (Matanuska-Susitna Borough)
17
Facility 17
AK AVG 42
Rank #24 / 42
No
21
Facility 21
AK AVG 44
Rank #66 / 81
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
14
Facility 14
AK AVG 12
Rank #14 / 43
-Melissa SimmermanTranquility Manor 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 OppermanEagles Wings, LLC
Thrive Assisted Living
AL
Anchorage (Mid-Hillside)
16
Facility 16
AK AVG 42
Rank #26 / 42
No
4
Facility 4
AK AVG 44
Rank #79 / 81
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
AK AVG 12
Rank #26 / 43
-Linequia FrazierThrive Assisted Living, LLC

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AK community we track that reports that metric, not just the 57 on this page.

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Overview of Riverview Senior Living

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. 

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Overview of Baxter Senior Living

Baxter Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community that offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for older adults seeking comfort, care, and companionship. Situated in a peaceful location, Baxter Senior Living is committed to providing exceptional personalized services to its residents, ensuring their well-being and enhancing their quality of life. The thoughtfully designed apartments provide a cozy and private living space, while the inviting common areas create a warm and friendly atmosphere for socialization, relaxation, and engagement in various activities. With a team of dedicated and compassionate staff members available round-the-clock, Baxter Senior Living offers assistance with daily living tasks, medication management, and personalized care plans tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each resident.

Residents at Baxter Senior Living can enjoy a wide range of amenities and activities that are designed to promote an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Nutritious meals, prepared by skilled chefs, are served in the elegant dining room, fostering both nourishment and social connections. The community offers a diverse calendar of events, including fitness classes, educational seminars, cultural outings, and social gatherings, ensuring there is always something for everyone. The beautifully landscaped outdoor areas provide opportunities for residents to relax, stroll, and enjoy nature. With its focus on personalized care, vibrant programming, and a supportive community environment, Baxter Senior Living offers seniors a place to thrive and enjoy a fulfilling and enriching living experience.

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Marlow Manor Assisted Living

2030 Muldoon Rd #104, Anchorage, AK 99504
Overview of Marlow Manor Assisted Living

Tucked in the stunning natural beauty of Alaska, Marlow Manor has proudly served as a premier assisted living community in Anchorage for over two decades. With a minimum age requirement of 62, this esteemed establishment is committed to providing person-centered care. Marlow Manor takes special care of individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s, offering secure apartments that ensure their safety and well-being while fostering a sense of independence. The living options at Marlow Manor are designed with thoughtfulness, offering cozy studio alcoves and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, complete with kitchenettes that feature a microwave and refrigerator for added convenience.

At Marlow Manor, dining is truly a pleasure. Residents can savor delicious and nutritious meals in a restaurant-style setting, with special dietary needs carefully catered to. Family and guests are also warmly welcomed to join residents for meals. With a dedicated full-time activities coordinator, residents can look forward to a vibrant calendar of events and activities that cater to their interests and passions. From engaging social gatherings to fulfilling volunteer opportunities, there are endless possibilities for residents to find joy, purpose, and fulfillment.

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Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla

Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla is a premier senior living community that offers a comfortable and enriching environment for older adults seeking a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. Situated in a scenic location, Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to its residents, ensuring their well-being and promoting a sense of independence. The thoughtfully designed apartments provide a cozy and private living space, while the inviting common areas create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for socialization, relaxation, and engagement in various activities. With a team of dedicated and compassionate staff members available round-the-clock, Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla offers personalized care plans tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each resident, ensuring their comfort and peace of mind.

Residents at Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla have access to a wide range of amenities and activities designed to enhance their quality of life. From social events and educational programs to wellness activities and outings, there are abundant opportunities for residents to stay active, engaged, and connected within the community. The dining experience at Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla is a highlight, with nutritious and delicious meals prepared by skilled chefs and served in an elegant dining room, fostering both nourishment and social interactions. The beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces provide a serene setting for relaxation and enjoying nature, while the community’s commitment to personalized care, engaging programming, and a supportive environment ensures that residents feel valued, respected, and part of a vibrant community at Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla.

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Overview of Aspen Creek Senior Living

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.

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Overview of Maple Springs of Anchorage

Located on Sukdu Way in Anchorage, Alaska, Maple Springs of Anchorage is a residential care community that has operated for four years, with a two-story setting. It offers 135 studio and one-bedroom apartments for older adults seeking independent living, assisted living, or memory care. The community is also in a car-dependent neighborhood near parks and public transportation.

Restaurant-style dining is paired with daily classes, outings, and recreational activities that encourage an active lifestyle. Residents also have access to a movie theater, ice cream parlor, library, and fitness programs, while shuttle services provide transportation for appointments, errands, and other trips throughout Anchorage.

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Overview of Harbor View Manor

For seventeen years, Harbor View Manor has occupied the same stretch of Birch Cove Drive in Wasilla, Alaska. It’s a small operation: a two-story building holding 17 beds, run by Tranquility Manor LLC and administered by Melissa Simmerman. That’s a modest footprint compared to the larger regional facilities in the state, and it points toward a more intimate setting, the kind where staff and residents likely know each other by name rather than by room number.

The Walk Score sits at 8, which lands the neighborhood firmly in car-dependent territory, so getting there means driving. Errands, appointments, and visits all mean someone gets behind the wheel first.

Seventeen years is long enough for a place to develop its own rhythms, its own staff culture, its own way of doing things. What’s confirmed is straightforward: a long-tenured, compact nursing home in a car-dependent pocket of Wasilla, under stable local ownership. Anyone weighing it seriously will find the address and history solid, but the daily particulars are a conversation that starts in person.

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Overview of Tranquility Manor Estates

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.

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Overview of Eagle Wings II

Eagles Wings II is a 12-bed assisted living and memory care community located at 2793 Perimeter Drive in North Pole, Alaska. Managed by Eagles Wings, LLC under administrator Timothy Opperman, the community has served the Fairbanks North Star Borough area since opening in 2014. Its small, single-story layout offers an intimate residential scale where seniors can choose between private and semi-private rooms.

Daily life focuses on home-style comfort and individual preferences. An on-site kitchen staff prepares custom meals tailored to personal tastes, while daily housekeeping keeps the residence clean and comfortable. Each bedroom is equipped with cable TV and phone hookups, and secure outdoor garden beds and walking paths give residents spaces to spend time outdoors safely. Ongoing social and fitness programs provide recreational engagement, and transportation services are available for medical appointments and off-site excursions.

The surrounding neighborhood is heavily car-dependent, carrying a walk score of 7, which means daily chores and visits require a vehicle. State regulatory oversight through the Alaska Department of Health’s Residential Licensing division shows the community maintains a solid licensing history with no recent critical enforcement actions or civil penalties.

Interested families considering the home are encouraged to contact the Perimeter Drive campus directly to discuss memory care plans and current room availability.

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Overview of Thrive Assisted Living

A small and intimate community in the Mid-Hillside neighborhood of Anchorage is Thrive Assisted Living. It serves residents across independent living and assisted living arrangements. The home at 9435 Nickell Circle, about 6.8 miles from the city center, operates 16 private rooms across a two-story building. It’s legally operated by Thrive Assisted Living. Operating for seven years, the home administered by Linequia Frazier provides a stable, established presence in Anchorage’s senior care landscape.

The home’s defining feature is the private room setup. This choice reflects a dedication to resident privacy and personal space, significantly relevant to families prioritizing independence and dignity in daily life. With only 16 beds, Thrive Assisted Living remains small enough to foster closer staff-resident relationships and a more tranquil and intimate atmosphere than larger communities typically offer. The car-dependent neighborhood has a Walk Score of 4, meaning most errands, medical appointments, and community outings demand a vehicle. Instead of perceiving this as a limitation, the home has built transportation services directly into its offerings, so occupants aren’t stranded by geography. The community also underscores fitness and recreation, integrating movement and activity into daily life on-site. Together, these two features signal a place aware of its location’s challenges and working to keep residents mobile and engaged despite the low walkability. Thrive Assisted Living’s setting in a quiet, low-traffic part of Anchorage attracts occupants and families valuing a calmer and more residential environment over proximity to busier commercial areas. For those needing to visit, the home sits 6.8 miles from downtown Anchorage, putting it a brief drive from the city’s hospitals, shops, and services. For fire safety, an automatic sprinkler system is maintained.

Beyond the transportation and recreation offerings, families touring can ask Thrive Assisted Living about additional amenities, dining specifics, or specialized programming, plus the full array of daily activities and services.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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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 57 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.