Hospice of Anchorage

4.0 miles from city center

Description

Hospice of Anchorage, located in Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, Alaska, is a compassionate and dedicated hospice care service providing invaluable support to individuals and their families during life’s most challenging moments. Specializing in end-of-life care, they offer various services to ensure comfort and dignity for patients facing terminal illnesses. Hospice of Anchorage’s team of experienced professionals is well-equipped to deliver palliative care focusing on management of pain and symptoms, emotional support, and spiritual guidance. Their specialized services also extend to bereavement support, assisting families through the grieving process with utmost sensitivity and care.

Beyond its core services, they also offer nurse consultations and assistance with insurance, financial and legal matters, and advance directives (living will, durable power of attorney, and Comfort One). The exceptional team at Hospice of Anchorage truly reflects their commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors in the community. Their dedicated staff comprises skilled nurses, social workers, counselors, and volunteers, all driven by a deep passion for providing comfort and solace to those in need. They are sure to offer services that not only ease seniors’ physical and emotional burdens but also foster an environment of positivity, ensuring that each individual’s final journey is as peaceful and meaningful as possible. Hospice of Anchorage’s unwavering dedication to seniors and their families makes them a beacon of hope and support in the Anchorage community.

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Alaskans Living Independently Waiver

Alaska Medicaid ALI Waiver

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).

Senior Benefits Program

Alaska Senior Benefits

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.

Senior Access Program (SAP)

AK SAP

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).

Senior In-Home (SIH) Services

AK SIH

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.

Alaska Heating Assistance Program (HAP)

AK HAP

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).

Alaska CARES Program

AK CARES

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.