Golden Towers

Overview of Golden Towers

Golden Towers operates as a 55-and-older independent living community in Fairbanks, Alaska. The facility uses a gated, low-rise building layout equipped with an elevator, assigned resident spaces, and guest parking. Because it provides independent housing rather than medical care, the community is not under federal CMS certification and runs on a private-pay basis without Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

A walkability score of 59 out of 100 indicates that some daily errands can be managed on foot, though local winter weather affects actual walking conditions. On-site records show a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

For recreation and daily convenience, the property features a clubhouse, swimming pool, shuffleboard court, and indoor laundry facilities. Families seeking an independent residential setup with shared social amenities can contact the management office at Golden Towers directly to verify apartment rates or check current opening statuses.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #368 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 368th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Parking
Clubhouse
Shuffleboard
Gated Community
Swimming Pool
Laundry

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Address 15600 Ne 6Th Ave, Miami, FL 33162

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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. 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.
Golden Towers
IL
Miami-No 59 -
Frontier Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fairbanks-Yes
29
Facility 29
AK AVG 44
Rank #58 / 81
Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Alaska

Golden Towers is located in Miami, Alaska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alaska.

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Alaskans Living Independently Waiver

Alaska Medicaid ALI Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alaska resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual), adjusted for AK cost of living. Higher income limits due to cost of living; rural focus.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
Benefits
Home health aides (4-8 hours/day) Chore services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Home modifications (e.g., ramps, ~$1,000 covered)

Senior Benefits Program

Alaska Senior Benefits

Age 65+
General Alaska resident for 12+ months.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,841/month (individual), ~$2,483/month (couple).
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AK

Tiered payments based on income.

Benefits
Monthly cash payments ($76-$250/month based on income) for care or living costs Free; no repayment

Senior Access Program (SAP)

AK SAP

Age 55+
General Alaska resident, primary residence, documented accessibility need.
Income Limits ≤100% area median income e.g., ~$74,850-$92,200 individual, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
AK

Higher grants in high-cost, remote areas; no new funding currently, but applications accepted.

Benefits
Grants for modifications (e.g., ramps, grab bars; $15,000-$35,000 owner-occupied, $10,000-$30,000 renters, $10,000-$20,000 small ALFs)

Senior In-Home (SIH) Services

AK SIH

Age 60+
General Alaska resident, physical/cognitive impairment, not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits Low-income, above Medicaid threshold ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven.
AK

Prioritizes Alzheimer’s/dementia, rural, or isolated seniors.

Benefits
In-home care (up to 10 hours/week) Respite (varies) Minor home mods (e.g., $500 avg.) PERS

Alaska Heating Assistance Program (HAP)

AK HAP

Age
General Alaska resident, priority for 60+, heating bill ≥$200/month.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,950/month (1-person), $2,641/month (2-person), scales up.
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AK

High demand in winter; rural areas often qualify due to fuel costs.

Benefits
One-time payment (avg. $500-$1,000/year, varies by need and fuel type)

Alaska CARES Program

AK CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Alaska residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AK

Focus on high-need caregivers; complements other respite programs.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Towers

Is Golden Towers in a walkable area?

Golden Towers has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Golden Towers?

No, Golden Towers has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Golden Towers?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Golden Towers in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Golden Towers?

Golden Towers is located at 15600 Ne 6Th Ave, Miami, FL 33162.

What is the phone number of Golden Towers?

(724) 226-1070 will put you in contact with the team at Golden Towers.

Does Golden Towers provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Golden Towers is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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