Best Nursing Homes in Wasilla, AK

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 nursing homes in Wasilla, AK using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AK
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Overview of Maple Springs of Wasilla

Maple Springs of Wasilla is truly in a class of its own, providing first-class service to its patients. Their skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and hospice house services are all delivered with the utmost care and compassion. Here, they understand that healing extends beyond just medical care. That’s why they offer patients access to therapies, fun activities, and delicious food options. They also have thoughtfully curated floor plans so each patient has a comfortable and personalized experience.

The facility features an impressive array of amenities, including a movie theater, piano or music hall, library bistro, and even church services. Patients can take advantage of the physical therapy rehab gym, enjoy the beautiful landscaping, or spend time in one of the many courtyards. Patients can enjoy field trips, take the breathtaking scenery, or relax in the whirlpool spa room. Choosing Maple Springs means not settling for less. 

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Overview of Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home

Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home provides nursing home care in Palmer, Alaska, with ongoing nursing support and assistance with daily activities in a residential setting. The home has 79 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size.

Teddy Krogh serves as administrator, and the State of Alaska operates the home. It may be a good fit for someone who needs continuing nursing support and help with daily activities while living in a residential setting.

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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 Northern Comfort Assisted Living

Helping seniors since 2002, Northern Comfort is an idyllic senior living community located in the countryside setting of North Lagoon Drive, Wasilla, AK, that offers assisted living, intermittent nursing care, and short-term skilled nursing. The community features homey and purposely built accommodations in variations of private and semi-private rooms, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. With the community handling daily chores and maintenance, residents have more time to explore new interests and make the most of their days.

Northern Comfort boasts a combined 100 years of experience in caring for seniors to ensure they experience the best things in their golden years. Blanketed by lush nature and warm trees, the community is great for relaxation and peace of mind. Moreover, residents are encouraged to keep living an active and well-engaged life with fun recreational activities conducted all year round. Northern Comfort strives to provide seniors with a blissful retirement by providing them with a community that is warm and welcoming.

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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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Overview of Arctic Rose Assisted Living Facility

Nestled in the serene surroundings of Wasilla, Alaska, Arctic Rose Assisted Living Facility provides compassionate senior living options catered to each resident’s needs. Individualized care plans are given to residents with the goal of enhancing their mental, emotional, and spiritual health and sense of community. The community’s committed team, consisting of trained nursing assistants and registered nurses, offers round-the-clock support with daily living activities and medication administration to guarantee residents’ comfort and safety at all times.

At Arctic Rose, they provide various services and amenities that foster convenience and comfort, including laundry and housekeeping services, excellent home-style meals, appointments, and travel assistance. To promote socializing and mental stimulation, residents participate in activities including Senior University, volunteer work, and companion time. Arctic Rose maintains the highest standards while ensuring every resident feels home, surrounded by care, support, and meaningful connections.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Wasilla, AK

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 nursing home care?

Yes — Alaska Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 6 nursing homes in Wasilla, AK. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Wasilla, AK?

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 Wasilla, AK, 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 nursing homes in Wasilla, AK?

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.

Nursing Homes in Wasilla at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 5.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Wasilla, AK. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 5.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Wasilla, AK. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Wasilla, AK. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5