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
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.
17-bed community Rank #24 / 42Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 42 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Alaska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
17 years in operation Rank #11 / 42Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 42 homes in Alaska for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Alaska facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Alaska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #78 / 91Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 91 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Alaska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
IssuanceOctober 1, 2023
License Number100719
Year Opened2008-10-13
Harbor View Manor is legally operated by Tranquility Manor LLC, and administered by Melissa Simmerman.
OwnerTranquility Manor LLC
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactKathleen Benoit (per state records, record updated May 2026)
Email
msimmerman@mtaonline.net
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Two-story
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6.7 miles from city center
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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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