Find Assisted Living Facilities near Anchorage, AK

Assisted living communities in Anchorage offer supervision and community living for seniors who require limited assistance with the activities of daily living.

Cost of Assisted Living in Anchorage, AK

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Anchorage is as follows:

• Mean city proper: $5,900
• Median city proper: $5,900
• Mean metro area: $5,900
• Median metro area: $5,900

The Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Services, and the Department of Administration supervises assisted living communities in Alaska. Public assistance is available through two different Medicaid 1915(c) waiver programs — Alaskans Living Independently and Adults with Physical and Developmental Disabilities.

Learn More about Anchorage, AK

Anchorage has an extremely high cost of living because it is the most isolated major city in the United States. The cost-of-living index and the grocery index are both rated much higher than the national average of 100. Almost all of the goods in the city are more expensive because they have to be flown into the city during periods when the weather conditions permit air travel.

There are 5 general hospitals serving the Anchorage area.

• Alaska Regional Hospital – This 174-bed, short-term acute care community offers robotic surgical services, cardiovascular care, cancer care, stroke care, and inpatient rehabilitation services.
• Providence Alaska Medical Center – A nonprofit Cathlic hospital offering acute care services.
• Alaska Native Medical Center – A 173-bed community offering comprehensive medical services and acute, specialty, primary, and behavioral health care to Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska.

The climate is classified as subarctic, characterized by long, very cold winters and short, cool-to-mild summers.

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The peak air quality conditions are rated as moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.

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Anchorage is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry.

Even though Anchorage is situated right on the edge of the vast Alaskan wilderness, living in the city often can feel like you are in the heart of nature. On clear nights, residents may sometimes see the northern lights from their homes. For outdoor recreation there are rafts, kayaking, or rented boat tours that can take you fishing or even off the beaten path to see unparalleled wildlife and stunning glaciers.

Culturally, Anchorage is an epicenter of Native American and First Nation art. For a fun day out there are plenty of museums and zoos, such as the Alaskan Zoo which showcases a wide array of native and exotic wildlife. The Alaskan Aviation Museum showcases how integral the history of air travel is to the region with a collection of vintage aircraft and memorabilia. Scenic views can be found in and around Anchorage, with popular spots such as Beluga Point for whale watching or the Alyeska Aerial Tram which goes a stunning 2,300 feet in the air.

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The People Mover bus system includes regular all-day service routes on many of the city’s major streets. Many routes terminate at the Downtown Transit Center. Usually, the services are only once an hour, though they recently went through some redesigns to better serve the people of Anchorage.