Harbor View Manor
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Wasilla, AK

Harbor View Manor

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Wasilla, AK

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 17 Rank #8 / 12Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 8th out of 12 nursing homes we track in Alaska for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alaska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alaska that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
17 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #11 / 11Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 11th out of 11 nursing homes we track in Alaska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alaska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alaska that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
8 / 100
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A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

IssuanceOctober 1, 2023
License Number100719
Year Opened2008-10-13

Ownership & Operating Entity

Harbor View Manor is legally operated by Tranquility Manor LLC, and administered by Melissa Simmerman.

OwnerTranquility Manor LLC

Safety & Compliance

Automatic Sprinkler System

Leadership

ContactKathleen Benoit (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Contact Information

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story

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Address 6.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wasilla's city center to Harbor View Manor's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Alaska

Harbor View Manor is located in Wasilla, 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 Harbor View Manor

Who is the owner of Harbor View Manor?

Harbor View Manor is legally operated by Tranquility Manor LLC, and administered by Melissa Simmerman.

Is Harbor View Manor in a walkable area?

Harbor View Manor has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Harbor View Manor?

According to AK state health department records, Harbor View Manor's license number is 100719.

How long has Harbor View Manor been in business?

Harbor View Manor has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Harbor View Manor?

No, Harbor View Manor has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Harbor View Manor?

The team at Harbor View Manor can be reached at msimmerman@mtaonline.net.

Who is the administrator of Harbor View Manor?

Melissa Simmerman is the administrator of Harbor View Manor.

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