Assisted Living Homes in Alaska
Alaska Assisted Living Homes Directory
775 licensed assisted living homes across 29 cities.
Alaska licenses Assisted Living Homes through the Department of Health. The state has more than 775 licensed homes, with Anchorage hosting the vast majority. Alaska ALHs serve seniors, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those with mental health needs, typically in small homes of 2 to 6 residents.
See what care costs here, or learn how assisted living homes work.
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7 countiesCities in Alaska
29 cities- Anchor Point 1 home · avg 2 beds
- Anchorage 548 homes · avg 4.3 beds
- Bethel 2 homes · avg 7.5 beds
- Chugiak 5 homes · avg 8.2 beds
- Eagle River 14 homes · avg 3.5 beds
- Fairbanks 27 homes · avg 6.3 beds
- Galena 1 home · avg 11 beds
- Haines 1 home · avg 10 beds
- Homer 3 homes · avg 4.3 beds
- Houston 3 homes · avg 4 beds
- Juneau 7 homes · avg 4.4 beds
- Kenai 7 homes · avg 4.9 beds
- Ketchikan 4 homes · avg 4.3 beds
- Kodiak 10 homes · avg 5.1 beds
- Kotzebue 2 homes · avg 5 beds
- Ninilchik 2 homes · avg 5 beds
- North Pole 4 homes · avg 8.8 beds
- Palmer 26 homes · avg 4.6 beds
- Petersburg 2 homes · avg 15.5 beds
- Seward 2 homes · avg 4.5 beds
- Sitka 2 homes · avg 1.5 beds
- Soldotna 14 homes · avg 4.1 beds
- Sterling 2 homes · avg 10.5 beds
- Talkeetna 2 homes · avg 4 beds
- Tanana 1 home · avg 6 beds
- Unalakleet 1 home · avg 10 beds
- Utqiagvik 2 homes · avg 9 beds
- Valdez 1 home · avg 2 beds
- Wasilla 79 homes · avg 4.8 beds
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Alaska care costs at a glance
Median monthly figures for Alaska. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.
| Type of care | Median per month |
|---|---|
| Assisted living Monthly median, one resident | $9,882 |
| In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week | $7,245 |
| Nursing home Semi-private room | $27,831 |
Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.
Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.
Full cost breakdown for Alaska assisted living homes →Talk through your shortlist with an advisor
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What small care homes are called in Alaska
- Licensing term
- assisted living home (ALH)
- Size and capacity
- Assisted living homes range from small residential homes to larger settings; many hold licenses for 5 or fewer residents.
- Licensed and inspected by
- Alaska Department of Health
Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay in Alaska?
The ALI waiver can pay for services in licensed assisted living homes for eligible seniors.
How Medicaid covers residential care →Common questions about assisted living homes in Alaska
- How many assisted living homes are there in Alaska?
- Our Alaska directory lists 775 licensed assisted living homes across 29 cities. The largest concentrations are in Anchorage County, Matanuska-Susitna County, Fairbanks North Star County.
- What is an assisted living home in Alaska?
- "Assisted Living Home" is the Alaska licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Assisted living homes range from small residential homes to larger settings; many hold licenses for 5 or fewer residents.
- How much does assisted living cost in Alaska?
- The median assisted living rate in Alaska is $9,882 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
- Who licenses assisted living homes in Alaska?
- Alaska Department of Health licenses and inspects every assisted living home in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
- Does Medicaid pay for assisted living homes in Alaska?
- The ALI waiver can pay for services in licensed assisted living homes for eligible seniors. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.