Best Memory Care in Wasilla, AK

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 memory care communities in Wasilla, AK using AK Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in AK
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Avg Walk Score: 20/ 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: 11The 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Tranquility Manor Estates
MC
AL
Palmer (Matanuska-Susitna Borough)
17
Facility 17
AK AVG 42
Rank #24 / 42
No
21
Facility 21
AK AVG 44
Rank #66 / 81
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
14
Facility 14
AK AVG 12
Rank #14 / 43
-Melissa SimmermanTranquility Manor LLC
Harbor View Manor
MC
AL
IL
NH
Wasilla
17
Facility 17
AK AVG 42
Rank #24 / 42
No
8
Facility 8
AK AVG 44
Rank #77 / 81
-
17
Facility 17
AK AVG 12
Rank #12 / 43
A+Melissa SimmermanTranquility Manor LLC
The Peaks Estate Assisted Living
MC
AL
Palmer
5
Facility 5
AK AVG 42
Rank #31 / 42
No
2
Facility 2
AK AVG 44
Rank #80 / 81
Private Suite / Shared Suite
3
Facility 3
AK AVG 12
Rank #35 / 43
-Janelle BurkleoThe Peaks Estate Alh LLC
Primrose of Wasilla
MC
AL
IL
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+--
Sunrise House
MC
AL
IL
NH
Wasilla
5
Facility 5
AK AVG 42
Rank #31 / 42
No
39
Facility 39
AK AVG 44
Rank #47 / 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 5 analyzed for Wasilla.

Overview of Tranquility Manor Estates

Tranquility Manor Estates is a small assisted living home in Palmer, Alaska. It has been open for 14 years. The building has one floor and 17 beds. It sits in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

Staff watch over residents all day and all night. They help residents with daily tasks. They help residents get to doctor visits. They also give out medicine when it’s needed. This kind of care is good for people who need regular help but don’t want a place that feels like a hospital.

There is no sidewalk system nearby, so getting around means driving a car. The Walk Score is only 21 out of 100. If your family is visiting from out of town, plan to rent a car or set up a ride before you arrive.

Someone plans activities for residents every day. This means there is always something to do. Meals are served three times a day. A nutritionist checks the meals to make sure they are healthy. This matters for residents who need to eat certain foods for their health.

The building has sprinklers built into the ceiling in case of fire. This helps keep residents safe.

Melissa Simmerman manages the home day-to-day. The company Tranquility Manor LLC owns the property.

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Overview of Harbor View Manor

For seventeen years, Harbor View Manor has occupied the same stretch of Birch Cove Drive in Wasilla, Alaska. It’s a small operation: a two-story building holding 17 beds, run by Tranquility Manor LLC and administered by Melissa Simmerman. That’s a modest footprint compared to the larger regional facilities in the state, and it points toward a more intimate setting, the kind where staff and residents likely know each other by name rather than by room number.

The Walk Score sits at 8, which lands the neighborhood firmly in car-dependent territory, so getting there means driving. Errands, appointments, and visits all mean someone gets behind the wheel first.

Seventeen years is long enough for a place to develop its own rhythms, its own staff culture, its own way of doing things. What’s confirmed is straightforward: a long-tenured, compact nursing home in a car-dependent pocket of Wasilla, under stable local ownership. Anyone weighing it seriously will find the address and history solid, but the daily particulars are a conversation that starts in person.

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Overview of The Peaks Estate Assisted Living

Take in the scenic views of Palmer, AK with the blissful senior living community of The Peaks Estate that provides assisted living, personal care, memory care, and medication assistance. With bright and welcoming accommodations, the community ensures seniors live in comfort and style. Moreover, residents can rest assured of receiving the care and assistance they need with a kind and compassionate team.

Working closely with the residents and their loved ones, the community strives to help seniors in a way that best fits them. Enjoy a relaxing alone time in the garden or socialize with friends through various enjoyable activities and engaging programs. Surrounded by tranquil lands and picturesque sceneries, The Peaks Estate is ideal for seniors seeking solace in their retirement while receiving support for their daily living.

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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 Sunrise House

Five beds define the scale of Sunrise House, a small community in Wasilla, Alaska covering memory care, assisted living, independent living, and nursing home care at 801 S. Hermon Rd. That small footprint tends to mean something specific: staff who know residents well, and a quieter day-to-day rhythm than a larger building could offer. Getting around outside the property takes some planning, since the Walk Score here is 39, somewhat walkable at best.

Daily support covers routine assistance along with massage therapy services, an amenity that shows up less often at this scale. The building itself includes a theater room, walking trails, and a beauty shop, giving residents a handful of on-site options without needing to leave or rely on members of their families to be free to drive them to outside appointments. Meals come with accommodations built in, both for special dietary needs and for residents who need help eating, a detail that matters for a community this size, where meal planning can flex around individual residents rather than a standard menu.

This is a small, closely-staffed community built around personalized daily support and a handful of on-site amenities, suited to residents and families who want a more intimate setting over a larger, more institutional one.

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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 Memory Care in Wasilla, AK

What is the average cost of memory care in Wasilla, AK?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Wasilla, AK is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Wasilla, AK?

Memory care in Wasilla, AK typically ranges from $5,000–$8,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Wasilla, AK?

Memory care communities in Wasilla, AK typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does Alaska Medicaid cover memory care?

Alaska Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 5 memory care communities in Wasilla, AK. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.