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Best Assisted Living in Alaska

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 64 assisted living communities in Alaska using State of Alaska Department of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in AK
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Jun 2026
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64 homes
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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: 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: 43The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Alaska. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Alaska

The information below is reported by the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services.

Aspen Creek Senior Living
AL
MC
Anchorage (Campbell Park)
92Yes 63 Suite7-Kendall JensenSpringcreek Dowling, LLC
Riverview Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Juneau (Mendenhall Valley)
106No 54 Studio / 1 Bed3A+Jessica DiamondTpd Riverview, LLC
Maple Springs of Anchorage
AL
Anchorage (Bayshore / Klatt)
135Yes 15 Studio / 1 Bed4-Heather JacoxMs. M Anchorage, LLC
Baxter Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Anchorage (U-Med District)
120Yes 21 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed9A+Travis MerriganSabra Al Operations, LLC Dba Baxter Senior Living
Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla
AL
IL
MC
Wasilla
56Yes 31 1 Bed / 2 Bed8A+Tauna NormanPrimrose Senior Holdings, LLC
Marlow Manor Assisted Living
AL
Anchorage (Northeast Anchorage)
54Yes 40 Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed27A+Roxanne HuzieffSourdough\\\'S Housing, LLC
Northern Comfort Assisted Living
AL
NH
Wasilla (Lakes)
16No 0 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms4-Anna RoehlForays, Ltd. Dba Northern Comfort
Maple Springs of Wasilla
AL
HC
NH
Wasilla
67No 22 -7A+--
Tranquility Manor Estates
AL
Palmer (Matanuska-Susitna Borough)
17No 21 Private / Semi-Private Rooms14-Melissa SimmermanTranquility Manor LLC
Eagle Wings II
AL
MC
North Pole
16No 7 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms11-Timothy OppermanEagles Wings, LLC
Prestige Care and Rehab Center of Anchorage
AL
NH
IL
MC
Anchorage (Northeast Anchorage)
102No 15 -29A+--
Thrive Assisted Living
AL
Anchorage (Mid-Hillside)
16No 4 Private Rooms7-Linequia FrazierThrive Assisted Living, LLC
Care Bridges Assisted Living
AL
Fairbanks
-No 68 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms23A+--
Harbor View Manor
AL
IL
MC
NH
Wasilla
17No 8 -17A+Melissa SimmermanTranquility Manor LLC
Living Stone Home Care
AL
Anchorage (Sand Lake)
30No 23 -20A+Arese Aruagbon-Ogbomo-
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Starfish Cares LLC

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

Delivering compassionate services to the neighborhood of Wasilla, AK, Starfish Cares LLC is a classic senior living community that offers affordable assisted living services. The community is designed to provide an ideal place for seniors seeking a comfortable retirement environment where they can lead the lifestyle they want. Offering comprehensive assistance with daily living activities and an array of carefully designed accommodations, the community warrants residents a comfortable living experience.

Residents here also enjoy the comfort of having a reliable care team always on standby to offer any assistance and care services that residents may need. Thanks to its ideal location, Starfish Cares LLC’s residents also enjoy easy access to local amenities, such as shops, restaurants, medical facilities, and more. Here, residents enjoy a simplified lifestyle surrounded by the support they need to live comfortable lives.

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Hope – Resolution Bay

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

Based in the neighborhood of Wasilla, Alaska, Hope – Resolution Bay is a compassionate senior living community, offering extensive assisted living services. The community guarantees residents are well-cared for by offering a dependable care team trained to provide various assistance that allows residents to love in comfort while enjoying their time for the things they love. Spacious and bright accommodations are available to provide residents with a comfortable space for relaxation and resting.

Offering convenient access to retail shopping, churches, medical services, and other local amenities, the community warrants residents a convenient living experience with access to plenty of recreation opportunities. Residents here maintain a freeing and active lifestyle thanks to a management and care team that promotes an independent life while allowing them to freely do what they want.

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Scott Manor

18242 Tonsina Ct, Eagle River, AK 99577
Overview of Scott Manor

Located in Eagle River, Alaska, Scott Manor is a senior living community that offers exceptional care and services. With a commitment to providing a warm and inviting environment, Scott Manor is dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents.
Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Eagle River, this community offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for seniors to call home. With a team of compassionate and experienced staff, Scott Manor is devoted to ensuring the well-being and comfort of its residents. Seniors at Scott Manor can find the support they need to lead fulfilling lives.

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Overview of Access Alaska – Fairbanks

The admission standards at Access Alaska – Fairbanks operate on a clear premise, serving adults whose physical or mental impairments create substantial barriers to independent living within their own homes or the broader community. This functional threshold provides a more accurate diagnostic indicator of the facility’s operational purpose than a simple review of its amenities would offer. Rather than functioning as a conventional residential community for seniors, the facility exists as a community-based provider with a dedicated orientation toward disability services.

Situated at 3399 Peger Rd in Fairbanks, Alaska, the establishment maintains operations under state licensure instead of the federal CMS certification model. This structural decision aligns with the specific needs of the population it supports. Because Medicare and Medicaid certification protocols generally focus on nursing homes and skilled nursing environments, state-licensed assisted living programs that emphasize disability support occupy a distinct regulatory category.

The catalog of programs remains the most substantial aspect of the facility profile. Access Alaska – Fairbanks provides Independent Living Skills Training, Personal Care Assistant Services, Individual and Systems Advocacy, Peer Support, and a Youth Employment Program.

Additionally, the facility maintains a Durable Medical Equipment Loan Closet. The inclusion of a loan closet is particularly significant because it suggests the facility operates as a resource hub that extends beyond its residential boundaries, or at the very least, maintains the necessary infrastructure to facilitate access to adaptive equipment. The operational model incorporates volunteers, and the facility conducts tours during the work week between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

On-site amenities consist of a spa, a patio, and transportation services, with grab bars confirmed as a standard safety feature throughout the property. With a Walk Score of 24, the location effectively requires residents to rely on personal vehicles or facility-provided transport to accomplish most errands.

Access Alaska – Fairbanks represents a disability-centered assisted living model situated in interior Alaska, built around the core principles of functional independence support and community integration, rather than the paradigms of traditional residential senior care.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    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.

  • 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 64 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.