Page 6 of Best Assisted Living in Alaska

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Bright Horizon Homes II

617 S Knik Goose Bay Rd Suite L, Wasilla, AK 99654
Overview of Bright Horizon Homes II

Bright Horizon Homes II provides assisted living, residential care, and respite care in Wasilla, Alaska. Its residential homes and community based waiver services support individuals with developmental disabilities, while respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community opened in 2010.

Programs include residential services, day habilitation services, supported employment, in home support and supported living, and an activity center. Together, these offerings can provide help with daily living, structured activities, employment assistance, and services delivered in the home for residents with developmental disabilities. Bright Horizon Homes II may be a good fit for someone who needs residential support with access to several community based programs.

A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable range. Some errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby trips independently.

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Overview of Mountainside Assisted Living Home

Mountainside Assisted Living Home provides assisted living in Juneau, Alaska. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, making the home a possible fit for someone who needs support with those routines.

The community is in the Mendenhall Valley neighborhood. Its Walk Score is 48, indicating a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

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Overview of Pioneers‘ Home – Fairbanks

Pioneers’ Home in Fairbanks offers assisted living and memory care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

The community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting. Care needs can change over time, and having both assisted living and memory care means a resident can move between care levels without leaving the community.

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Overview of Eagle Wings

Eagle Wings operates as an assisted living residence serving the North Pole and Fairbanks areas of Alaska. The facility does not participate in Medicare or Medicaid, requiring families to fund care privately or explore Alaska Medicaid waiver eligibility independently. Administrative availability runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm; families should verify current capacity and scheduling during initial contact.

The community specializes in dementia care and support for disabled adults of varying mobility levels. Staff possess training in cognitive impairment management and behavioral support for residents with memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Disabled adults in the home receive personalized assistance with daily living tasks.

On-call nursing support supplements direct care staff. Weekly housekeeping reduces household burden for residents.

Daily life centers on planned activity programming which is both facility-based and community-oriented and intended to foster social connection and meaningful engagement. Transportation is available for medical appointments and outings, addressing the car-dependent nature of the surrounding area. Residents live in a furnished, residential environment designed with safety and comfort considerations appropriate to subarctic Alaska.

The neighborhood ranks 22 on the Walk Score; rural and car-dependent, typical of interior Alaska communities.

The facility serves dementia patients and disabled adults seeking residential assisted living in a private-pay model in the Fairbanks-North Pole region.

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Overview of Access Alaska – Fairbanks

Access Alaska delivers in-home support services in Fairbanks, Alaska, allowing clients to receive assistance without moving out of their own residences. Operations focus on empowering seniors and individuals with disabilities to maintain independent lifestyles within their communities.

Service offerings include personal care assistance, independent living skills training, peer support, benefits advocacy, and local transportation. Clients can also borrow devices from a equipment loan closet. Additional listed features include an outdoor patio, pool, and spa services, though home care access to physical amenities varies. Benivia owns the organization, which has operated since 1983 under director Eric Gurley.

Families are encouraged to contact Access Alaska in Fairbanks to verify local service areas, confirm available caregiver hours, and schedule an initial consultation.

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Overview of AgeWise a New Vision

AgeWise a New Vision, an assisted living facility in Fairbanks, offers an exceptional living experience for seniors. This community sets high standards through its stringent assisted living qualifications. By carefully selecting residents who meet specific criteria, AgeWise ensures a supportive and harmonious environment for all.

This commitment to individualized care sets AgeWise apart as a trusted and reliable choice for seniors seeking a nurturing and fulfilling assisted living experience.

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Overview of Sims Foster Assisted Living Home

Located in Juneau, Alaska, Sims Foster Assisted Living Home stands out as a premier upscale assisted living community with memory care services. They have a maximum capacity of 5 Alzheimer’s and memory care units, taking care of seniors in Juneau and the surrounding Juneau City And Borough county.
This senior care community offers an array of amenities, including monitoring of all exits to prevent wandering, regular weight checks, and a high ratio of caregivers to residents to ensure personalized care and attention. Your loved one’s well-being and comfort are our top priorities. So if you’re looking for a secure and caring environment for your loved one with memory care needs, Sims Foster Assisted Living Home is here to offer top-notch care and support. 

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Overview of J and J Independent Living

J & J Independent Living is a small assisted living home on East Pilgrim Court in Wasilla, Alaska, in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley north of Anchorage. The home is state-licensed for four residents, which places it firmly at the residential, house-style end of assisted living rather than the large-community end. A setting this small tends to mean a low resident-to-caregiver ratio and a quieter, more familiar daily rhythm, which many families find reassuring when the priority is close, personal attention.

For an older adult who wants help with everyday tasks while keeping as much independence as possible, a four-person home can offer a more individualized pace than a larger community can. The trade-off is scale: the home focuses on personalized care in a home-like setting rather than a long list of on-site amenities.

The home sits in a residential part of Wasilla that is car-dependent, so most errands and visits will involve driving rather than walking. Families weighing J & J will want to factor in transportation for appointments, outings, and regular visits.

Because this is a compact home, an in-person tour is the best way to see the rooms, meet the caregivers, and get a feel for the daily routine before making a decision.

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Starfish Cares LLC

201 E Swanson Ave Unit 13, Wasilla, AK 99654
Overview of Starfish Cares

Starfish Cares sits at 201 E Swanson Ave in Wasilla, Alaska, in a location that scores a 67 on Walk Score, moderately walkable, close enough to shops, restaurants, and medical facilities that a car isn’t necessary for every errand.

What the community offers centers on daily living support, delivered by a care team that stays available to residents rather than working strictly scheduled rounds. That kind of standing availability matters for residents whose needs can shift day to day, since help doesn’t have to wait for the next check-in.

Starfish Cares works for Wasilla-area families looking for an assisted living option where daily support stays close at hand, and the surrounding neighborhood keeps everyday errands within easy reach.

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Hope – Resolution Bay

1981 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy #215, Wasilla, AK 99654
Overview of Hope – Resolution Bay

Hope, Resolution Bay offers assisted living, home care, independent living, and respite care in Wasilla, AK. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Home care brings support to a person’s residence, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time away. The range of care types may suit a resident whose support needs change over time, as well as a family seeking a temporary care arrangement.

Hope, Resolution Bay opened in 1968 and has a spa, cafe, garden, patio, and art studio. These spaces give residents options for personal care, refreshments, outdoor time, and creative activities, while a doctor on staff provides medical care on site.

The area has a Walk Score of 47 / 100 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

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Weighting overview

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

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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
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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 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.

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