Guide to Alaska Assisted Living Facilities

Alaska assisted living facilitiesLearn about assisted living facilities in Alaska in this detailed guide.

Alaska is the largest state in the U.S., but there are not as many options for Alaska assisted living facilities because the population is so small. However there are still a number of great options that you can review when researching assisted living homes in the state. To begin this process, there are many questions to ask about assisted living that you can consider when reviewing Alaska assisted living homes.




Important Facts About Alaska Assisted Living Homes

In the great state of Alaska, the agency that oversees Alaska assisted living facilities is the Division of Public Health, which can be contacted directly at (907) 269-3640. The licensure term that they choose to use in Alaska is "assisted living homes," although they do not have any specific square footage requirements or minimums, in regard to residents rooms. They do however note that no more than two residents may be assigned to a bedroom in an Alaska assisted living facility, and that a minimum of one sink, toilet, and shower/bath is required per six residents. Rules like this are in place so that your loved ones can have a great place to stay, that meets their needs.

Average Costs of Alaska Assisted Living Homes

The monthly cost for a resident who lives in an Alaska assisted living home ranges from $1,200 to $6,500 per month, with the average being a bit higher than most states at $4,315 per month. These figures are fairly consistent throughout the state, so they should hold true for any specific city you might be considering when searching for an Alaska assisted living facility for your loved one. However most of the top Alaska assisted living homes are in Anchorage, so that is the city you want to spend the most time researching.

Finding Assisted Living Facilities in Alaska

If you want to find an Alaska assisted living facility for your loved one, you can use the simple search form at the top of this page. Once you input your zip code and the type of senior care you are searching for, you will be directed to our partner site which has an extensive directory of all the state licensed assisted living facilities in Alaska that currently have openings. If you would prefer to speak with someone directly, rather than view a list of senior homes, you can choose to call the toll-free number listed at the top of this page. Our expert elder care advisors are available, free of charge, to answer your questions and help guide you through the process of finding an Alaska assisted living home.