Anchorage Assisted Living

Between 1997 and 2007, the number of people age 65 and older grew faster in Alaska than any other state. Most of the state's seniors, 31,220 of them, reside in Anchorage. If you're one of these seniors looking for assisted living, you've come to the right place. Here you'll find listings for all Anchorage senior care options, the costs you can expect from these options, and other important senior information.

It's no secret that Alaska is an expensive place to live. The overall cost of living is 25% higher than the national average. According to recent survey by Genworth Financial, the average cost for a one-room in an assisted living facility in Anchorage is $5,375 per month; the state average is $5,500 and the national average is $3,261. If you want a room in a nursing home, plan to spend $452 per day on average. For a list of your rights as a resident of an Alaska assisted living facility, click here.

Many seniors in the city enjoy the programs and activities of the Anchorage Senior Center. Here you'll find daily activities like quilting, computer classes, bridge, Bible study, movie matinees and many more. If you'd like to join the center, the yearly fee is low and includes a fitness club, art classes, free notary, discount travel and group tours, and others.

Active seniors will enjoy Anchorage's 10,946 acres of municipal parkland and 250 miles of trails and greenbelts, 5 pools and 11 recreation facilities. For transportation needs, AnchorRIDES provides trips for seniors non-emergency health care, adult daycare, senior meal programs, pharmacies, and employment and volunteer sites. For additional program information, see the Senior Rider Guide. Seniors can also get reduced fares, and discounted monthly and yearly passes on the People Mover transit bus system.

If you have further questions about assisted living in Anchorage, click on "contact us" below and shoot us an email. We're happy to answer any questions you may have.