Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Wasilla, AK

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 assisted living communities in Wasilla, 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 Walk Score: 38/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Wasilla, 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: 9The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Wasilla, AK. 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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
Primrose of Wasilla
AL
IL
MC
Wasilla
-Yes
31
Facility 31
AK AVG 44
Rank #55 / 81
1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
AK AVG 12
Rank #24 / 43
A+
Wolf Assisted Living
AL
Anchorage
-No
61
Facility 61
AK AVG 44
Rank #20 / 81
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Bright Horizon Homes II
AL
RESC
RC
Wasilla
-No
52
Facility 52
AK AVG 44
Rank #30 / 81
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Starfish Cares LLC
AL
Wasilla
-No
67
Facility 67
AK AVG 44
Rank #13 / 81
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Hope – Resolution Bay
AL
HC
IL
RC
Wasilla
-No
47
Facility 47
AK AVG 44
Rank #39 / 81
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AK community we track that reports that metric, not just the 15 analyzed for Wasilla.

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Overview of Primrose of Wasilla

Operating for eight years, Primrose of Wasilla is an assisted living community in Wasilla, Alaska, offering independent living, assisted living, and townhome villas. It also features one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences in a two-story setting.

The nursing team is available 24/7, along with personal assistance. Meals, housekeeping, laundry services, and scheduled transportation are also offered. Moreover, daily social events and weekly social outings promote engagement. On-site amenities include an emergency response system, a TV lounge, a wellness center, and a beauty salon.

Additionally, the community is located in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 31, indicating that most errands and appointments require transportation.

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Overview of Wolf Assisted Living

Wolf Assisted Living sits on a single story at 1301 Cross Rd in Anchorage, Alaska. The surrounding area lands at a Walk Score of 61, moderately walkable, enough for some errands on foot without ruling out the need for a car on others.

What stands out here is the approach to care itself. Rather than treating every resident the same way, staff build support around each person’s mental and physical abilities, aiming for comfort alongside more comprehensive day-to-day assistance. That kind of individualized focus matters most for families whose loved one doesn’t fit neatly into a single category of need.

Wolf Assisted Living works for residents and families in the Anchorage area who want a smaller, single-story community built around care that adjusts to the person rather than the other way around.

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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

A community that strives to make its residents comfortable, Bright Horizon Homes II offers the best balance of urban living and assistance with everyday living.  The senior living home practice a resident-centered approach to personal care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and dementia care is delivered with compassion and integrity. As its name suggests, the elegant senior living home aims to enhance and enrich the lives of residents of Bright Horizon. 
Bright Horizon offers independent living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Their engaging activities and programs are, to name a few, recreational activities, fitness activities, housekeeping, concierge services, and scheduled transportation.

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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.

Contact Starfish Cares LLC

Hope – Resolution Bay

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

A spa, a cafe, a garden, and a patio: that’s the amenity mix at Hope – Resolution Bay, a memory care and assisted living community at 1981 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy in Wasilla, Alaska. The community also covers home care, independent living, and respite care, giving it a fairly wide range for a single location. Getting around the surrounding area takes some planning; the Walk Score sits at 47, meaning a handful of errands work on foot but most trips still call for a car.

Clinical support includes a doctor on staff and rehabilitation services, useful for residents managing ongoing health needs alongside memory care. Respite care is available too, for families who need short-term coverage rather than a permanent move-in.

A Wellness Program runs as part of the regular schedule here, and the organization carries accreditation from the Council on Accreditation, a credential that speaks to organizational standards rather than any single service. This is a community built around a fairly full spread of care types, memory care, assisted living, home care, independent living, and respite, paired with amenities that give residents both indoor comfort and outdoor space to use throughout the day.

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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 Wasilla, AK

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

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Wasilla, AK is approximately $6,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Assisted living in Wasilla, AK typically ranges from $5,800–$8,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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

Assisted living facilities in Wasilla, 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.