Providence Alaska Extended Care

Overview of Providence Alaska Extended Care

Providence Extended Care in Anchorage, Alaska, is a senior care facility that prides itself on providing gracious and personalized nursing care. With a team of caregivers who deliver the best possible care, they ensure that each resident receives the support they need. From skilled and intermediate nursing care to rehabilitation therapies, social services, spiritual services, and even a hair stylist, they offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of their residents.

What’s more, the home partners with Providence Alaska Medical Center to provide the highest standard of care possible. Seniors can trust that they can receive top-quality care from a team of professionals who genuinely care about their well-being, punctuated by unmatched expertise. Providence Extended Care is truly meant to make retirement living worry-free and fulfilling. 

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Alaska state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 53m per day ▼ 12% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 53m per day ▲ 29% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 35m per day ▼ 38% State avg: 4h 10m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 39m per day ▼ 25% State avg: 6h 12m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 7m per day ▲ 133% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 1h 30m per day ▼ 7% State avg: 1h 37m per day · National avg: 29m per day
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #40 / 91Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th 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.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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Average Alaska avg: 2.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.22
5% worse than Alaska average

Alaska average: 1.16

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.89
29% better than Alaska average

Alaska average: 1.26

Places of interest near Providence Alaska Extended Care

Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Anchorage's city center to Providence Alaska Extended Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.32 miles to nearest hospital (North Star Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Alaska

Providence Alaska Extended Care is located in Anchorage, Alaska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Providence Alaska Extended Care

What neighborhood is Providence Alaska Extended Care in?

Providence Alaska Extended Care is in the Northeast Anchorage neighborhood.

Is Providence Alaska Extended Care in a walkable area?

Providence Alaska Extended Care has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Providence Alaska Extended Care?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Providence Alaska Extended Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Providence Alaska Extended Care?

Providence Alaska Extended Care is located at 920 Compassion Cir, Anchorage, AK 99504.

What is the phone number of Providence Alaska Extended Care?

(907) 212-0259 will put you in contact with the team at Providence Alaska Extended Care.

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