Denali Center
Denali Center is a Nursing Home in Alaska
Denali Center is a Nursing Home in Alaska
Denali Center
Denali Center is a Nursing Home in Alaska
Denali Center is a Nursing Home in Alaska
Located adjacent to the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Alaska, Denali Center is a skilled nursing facility that offers exceptional care and an engaging community for its residents. It is widely regarded as one of Alaska’s hidden gems, situated in a lively neighborhood that exudes personality. At Denali Center, privacy and individualism are deeply valued, and residents can access community conveniences. The center offers long-term, short-term, and memory care services, catering to the diverse needs of its seniors.
For more than 20 years, Denali Center has been organizing the annual “Denali Center Prom,” a formal ball that is a highly-anticipated event for its residents and families. The center also hosts a variety of activities throughout the year, ensuring that its residents remain engaged and entertained with their newfound cliques. With compassionate and dedicated staff, Denali Center provides personalized care to its residents, assuring that each receives the support they need to thrive in their sunset years.
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The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake.
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CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
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The information below is reported by the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
24/7 care needed
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Alaska Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Alaska resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual), adjusted for AK cost of living.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- AK Specifics: Higher income limits due to cost of living; rural focus.
- Services: Home health aides (4-8 hours/day), chore services, respite care (up to 14 days/year), home modifications (e.g., ramps, ~$1,000 covered).
- General: Age 65+, Alaska resident for 12+ months.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,841/month (individual), ~$2,483/month (couple).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- AK Specifics: Tiered payments based on income.
- Services: Monthly cash payments ($76-$250/month based on income) for care or living costs.
- Cost: Free; no repayment.
- General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Higher grants in high-cost, remote areas; no new funding currently, but applications accepted.
- Services: 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).
- General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Prioritizes Alzheimer’s/dementia, rural, or isolated seniors.
- Services: In-home care (up to 10 hours/week), respite (varies), minor home mods (e.g., $500 avg.), PERS.
- 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 Specifics: High demand in winter; rural areas often qualify due to fuel costs.
- Services: One-time payment (avg. $500-$1,000/year, varies by need and fuel type).
- 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 Specifics: Focus on high-need caregivers; complements other respite programs.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Alaska Seniors
Alaskans Living Independently Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Alaska resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual), adjusted for AK cost of living.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- AK Specifics:Higher income limits due to cost of living; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Alaska resident for 12+ months.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,841/month (individual), ~$2,483/month (couple).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- AK Specifics:Tiered payments based on income.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Monthly cash payments ($76-$250/month based on income) for care or living costs.
- Cost: Free; no repayment.
Senior Access Program (SAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, 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 Specifics:Higher grants in high-cost, remote areas; no new funding currently, but applications accepted.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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 Specifics:Prioritizes Alzheimer’s/dementia, rural, or isolated seniors.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (up to 10 hours/week), respite (varies), minor home mods (e.g., $500 avg.), PERS.
Alaska Heating Assistance Program (HAP)
Requirements:
- 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 Specifics:High demand in winter; rural areas often qualify due to fuel costs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: One-time payment (avg. $500-$1,000/year, varies by need and fuel type).
Alaska CARES Program
Requirements:
- 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 Specifics:Focus on high-need caregivers; complements other respite programs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
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