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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

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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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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Overview of Wellspring Home Health Center

Wellspring Home Health Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community that has ensured an upscale and hassle-free lifestyle for its residents. The community is where life-enriching daily activities happen, contributing to a purposeful living for its residents. The home health agency has been trusted by many families over the years because of its full support and assertiveness in delivering assistance to its residents. Wellspring Home in Wasilla is the home where seniors can feel safe, comfortable, and belong.

The results-driven community offers an array of services that help with recovery–physical, occupational, and speech therapy, meal preparation, housekeeping, bathing and grooming, mobility assistance, and bowel care are offered.

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Weighting overview

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

  • Includes
  • 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.

  • Includes
  • 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.

  • Includes
  • 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.

  • Includes
  • 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.

  • 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.

Assisted Living in Wasilla at a glance

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