Best Assisted Living in Fairbanks, AK

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 assisted living communities in Fairbanks, 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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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 Table AL (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.
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.
Pioneers‘ Home – Fairbanks
AL
MC
Fairbanks
-No
25
Facility 25
AK AVG 39
Rank #36 / 54
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Eagle Wings II
AL
MC
North Pole
16
Facility 16
AK AVG 38
Rank #19 / 33
No
7
Facility 7
AK AVG 39
Rank #51 / 54
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
11
Facility 11
AK AVG 10
Rank #13 / 38
Timothy OppermanEagles Wings, LLC
Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West
AL
Fairbanks (Slaterville)
2
Facility 2
AK AVG 38
Rank #33 / 33
No
67
Facility 67
AK AVG 39
Rank #6 / 54
-
11
Facility 11
AK AVG 10
Rank #13 / 38
Valeria CastroEmmanuel Assisted Living Home, Inc
Timber Creek Senior Living
AL
Fairbanks
102
Facility 102
AK AVG 38
Rank #4 / 33
Yes
31
Facility 31
AK AVG 39
Rank #32 / 54
-
3
Facility 3
AK AVG 10
Rank #30 / 38
Tamara BerryFrontier Partners, LLC
Care Bridges Assisted Living
AL
Fairbanks
-No
68
Facility 68
AK AVG 39
Rank #4 / 54
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
23
Facility 23
AK AVG 10
Rank #4 / 38
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Wild Iris Comfort Care
AL
Fairbanks (Slaterville)
-No
45
Facility 45
AK AVG 39
Rank #24 / 54
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms---
Hope Haven Assisted Living
AL
Fairbanks (South Fairbanks)
-Yes
35
Facility 35
AK AVG 39
Rank #31 / 54
Studio---
Frontier Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fairbanks
-Yes
29
Facility 29
AK AVG 39
Rank #35 / 54
Private Rooms---
Debbie‘s Assisted Living Home
AL
MC
Fairbanks (Westgate)
-No
51
Facility 51
AK AVG 39
Rank #18 / 54
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms---
Rocking Years Assisted Living Home
AL
Fairbanks (Westgate)
-Yes
39
Facility 39
AK AVG 39
Rank #27 / 54
Private Rooms
13
Facility 13
AK AVG 10
Rank #11 / 38
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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.

Contact Eagle Wings II

Overview of Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West

Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West is an assisted living community in Fairbanks, AK. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain their own living space. With two beds, the home may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Emmanuel Assisted Living Home West opened in 1998. Valeria Castro serves as the administrator, and Emmanuel Assisted Living Home operates the community. Twenty-four-hour staffing means assistance is available throughout the day and night.

The community has a Walk Score of 67, placing it in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be completed on foot. Transportation assistance, rehabilitation services, and memory care activities are available, giving residents access to transportation support, rehabilitation, and structured activities related to memory support.

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Overview of Timber Creek Senior Living

Nestled within the scenic landscapes of Fairbanks, Alaska, Timber Creek Senior Living stands as a beacon of comfort and care for seniors. This two-story lodge-style community, boasting 68 apartments, provides a warm haven for residents seeking a nurturing environment. Timber Creek’s dedicated care team, available 24/7, ensures residents’ safety and well-being, offering assistance and monitoring health needs. Beyond being a residence, Timber Creek is a thriving community where seniors build connections and relish their golden years.

Versatile spaces within the community host various activities, from group exercises to social gatherings, providing opportunities for residents to pursue hobbies and spend quality time with friends. Timber Creek takes care of daily chores through housekeeping and laundry services, allowing residents to focus on what truly matters – enjoying a vibrant and fulfilling life. Senior residents indulge in various amenities designed to enhance their quality of life. Organized outings keep them engaged, while the expansive restaurant-style dining area offers well-prepared meals, turning every dining experience into a delight. Timber Creek provides a serene worship chapel for spiritual nourishment, fostering solace and connection with faith.

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Overview of Care Bridges Assisted Living

Care Bridges Assisted Living provides assisted living in Fairbanks, Alaska. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in a private or shared room.

A private room offers a single living space, while a shared room provides a more communal arrangement. These choices may suit someone who needs daily support and has a clear preference about room setup. The area has a Walk Score of 68, placing it in the somewhat walkable range, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Rocking Years Assisted Living Home

Rocking Years Assisted Living Home is a haven for assisted senior living located in the heart of Fairbanks, Alaska. This fully furnished care home offers a nurturing environment for the elderly, providing a range of options for their individual needs. Its assisted living places available include both semi-private and private rooms, ensuring each individual finds a suitable space.

The commitment to quality extends beyond the physical environment. The community believes in promoting an active and fulfilling lifestyle, offering a variety of engaging activities and programs. From social gatherings to fitness classes, there is always something happening to stimulate the mind and foster meaningful connections. Most importantly, the dedicated staff is available around the clock to assist with daily tasks, ensuring that every need is met with compassion and care. Discover the comfort and peace of mind that comes with assisted senior living at Rocking Years Assisted Living Home.

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Overview of Debbie‘s Assisted Living Home

Tucked into the Westgate neighborhood on Sunset Drive, Debbie’s Assisted Living Home combines memory care and assisted living under one roof in Fairbanks, Alaska. The building is single-story, which matters for residents who have trouble with stairs. It sits in a moderately walkable stretch of the city, Walk Score 51, so getting to a nearby shop or pharmacy on foot is doable, even if a car still comes in handy for most errands.

Staff are present around the clock here. That means help doesn’t stop at 5 p.m., and residents get support whenever they actually need it, day or night. The home also handles pharmaceutical services and medication management directly, plus oxygen assistance for residents whose care plans call for it.

On the therapy side, there’s real range: physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and radiation therapy are all available. That’s a fairly comprehensive rehab and recovery lineup for a home this size, and it suggests residents with more complex medical needs aren’t automatically routed elsewhere. Housing comes in private or semi-private rooms, so families can weigh cost against privacy.

Outside of direct care, transportation services and fitness and recreation programming round out daily life, giving residents a way to stay engaged and get where they need to go.

Between the staffing model, the therapy lineup, and the dual memory care and assisted living designation, this is a home built for residents who need consistent hands-on support and a broader range of medical services than a typical assisted living community offers.

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Overview of Wild Iris Comfort Care

Slaterville, in Fairbanks, Alaska, is where you’ll find Wild Iris Comfort Care, an assisted living community at 1221 3rd Ave. The building stays on one level, single-story throughout, and residents get a choice most people don’t expect: private rooms or semi-private rooms, depending on what fits their budget and preference. A car matters here as the Walk Score sits at 45, so a few nearby errands are doable on foot, but most trips still mean driving.

Pets aren’t part of the deal at Wild Iris, so anyone hoping to bring a dog or cat along should plan on looking elsewhere. That’s a straightforward policy, not a dealbreaker for everyone, but worth knowing before scheduling a tour.

The availability of transportation services mean getting to a doctor’s appointment doesn’t require calling a family member first. Fitness and recreation programming gives residents a reason to stay physically active that’s built into daily life rather than left up to individual motivation.

A single-story building, room choice between private and semi-private, transportation covered, and structured fitness on offer: Wild Iris comes off as a fairly straightforward assisted living option, one built around covering the basics of daily support without a lot of extra complexity layered on top.

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Overview of Hope Haven Assisted Living

Offering spacious living areas with studio apartments, Hope Haven Assisted Living is a one-story residential community in the South Fairbanks neighborhood of Fairbanks. It welcomes pets and provides personalized care designed to meet the unique needs of each occupant, with attractively appointed dining areas and inviting common spaces throughout.

Hope Haven Assisted Living prioritizes resident engagement and social connection. Occupants can access fitness classes, organized outings to local attractions, and creative activities that promote active lifestyles and personal growth. Transportation services bolster residents’ mobility needs, and the facility’s convenient location is 0.23 miles from Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. With a Walk Score of 35, some nearby services in this somewhat walkable neighborhood are reachable on foot, with most outings needing transportation.

Hope Haven Assisted Living is well-positioned for families in the Fairbanks area wanting an assisted living community that highlights care and lifestyle enrichment. To learn more about availability and personalized care options, contact the facility directly.

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Overview of Frontier Assisted Living

Frontier Assisted Living operates as an assisted living community at 1015 Evergreen St in Fairbanks, Alaska, providing 24-hour care with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants.

The facility serves residents who need assistance with daily living activities, housekeeping, meal preparation, and personal care support. Respite care is available for temporary stays. Transportation services support residents’ access to community activities and services. Private room accommodations are offered, and pets are permitted.

Daily operations include three full meals and between-meal snacks provided on-site. The community offers a beauty salon, television lounge, and activities room. Fitness and recreation programming is available to residents.

Geographic context: Frontier Assisted Living is 3.3 miles from Fairbanks city center. The Mountain View Eye Center is located 1.08 miles away. The facility serves a region where winter temperatures are extreme and year-round transportation demands are significant.

Neighborhood walkability is low. The Walk Score is 29, ranking Frontier 59th of 91 Alaska senior communities. Most daily errands and activities require personal or community transportation; few nearby services are accessible on foot.

The facility does not accept Medicare or Medicaid, requiring private payment or long-term care insurance for admission.

Frontier Assisted Living serves older adults requiring 24-hour assisted living support, meal services, and community amenities in interior Alaska’s climate and geographic constraints.

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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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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 Fairbanks, AK

What is the average cost of assisted living in Fairbanks, AK?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Fairbanks, AK is approximately $7,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Fairbanks, AK?

Assisted living in Fairbanks, AK typically ranges from $6,500–$9,100 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Fairbanks, AK?

Assisted living facilities in Fairbanks, AK typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.

Assisted Living in Fairbanks at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $10,815The average monthly cost across facilities in Fairbanks, AK. 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: 35/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Fairbanks, AK. 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: 40The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Fairbanks, AK. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90