Opus Memoria

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3.2 miles from city center

Description

Opus Memoria is an exquisite senior living community that takes pride in offering a nurturing and compassionate environment for older adults seeking personalized care and support. Nestled in a serene and picturesque setting, Opus Memoria is dedicated to providing exceptional services that cater to the unique needs and preferences of its residents. The well-appointed apartments offer a sense of comfort and privacy, while the inviting common areas create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for socialization, relaxation, and engagement in various activities. With a team of devoted and experienced staff available 24/7, Opus Memoria provides compassionate assistance with daily living tasks, medication management, and personalized care plans, ensuring the highest level of comfort and well-being for each resident.

At Opus Memoria, residents can indulge in a variety of enriching amenities and activities, tailored to promote an active and fulfilling lifestyle. The community offers a diverse range of stimulating programs, including wellness classes, cultural outings, creative workshops, and social events, encouraging residents to maintain their physical and mental well-being while fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among peers. Nutritious meals, thoughtfully prepared by skilled chefs, are served in the elegant dining room, providing an opportunity for residents to savor delicious cuisine while enjoying meaningful conversations with friends and neighbors. With its focus on personalized care, engaging programming, and a supportive community atmosphere, Opus Memoria offers seniors a place to cherish memories, embrace new experiences, and thrive in a compassionate and enriching living environment.

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What does this place offer?

Housing Options Private Rooms

Building Type Two-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Memory Care

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

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.

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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Alaska Medicaid ALI Waiver

Alaskans Living Independently Waiver

Eligibility

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

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).

Alaska Senior Benefits

Senior Benefits Program

Eligibility

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

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

AK SAP

Senior Access Program (SAP)

Eligibility

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

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).

AK SIH

Senior In-Home (SIH) Services

Eligibility

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

Services: In-home care (up to 10 hours/week), respite (varies), minor home mods (e.g., $500 avg.), PERS.

AK HAP

Alaska Heating Assistance Program (HAP)

Eligibility

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

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

AK CARES

Alaska CARES Program

Eligibility

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.