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Alaska Assisted Living by the Numbers
Patriot Angels partners in Alaska are concentrated in Wasilla, with 1 city in total.
What Assisted Living Costs in Alaska, and How Far Aid & Attendance Goes
The Alaska median for assisted living is $9,882 a month ($118,578 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 59% above the national median of $6,200. At the maximum benefit of up to $3,845 a month, a qualifying Alaska family would have roughly $6,037 a month left to pay from income or savings.
| Setting | Alaska median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $9,882 | $6,200 | 39% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $7,245 | $6,673 | 53% |
| Adult day care | $3,792 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $27,831 | $9,581 | 14% |
Statewide medians for Alaska from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soon
GuideHow Much Will VA Aid & Attendance Pay Toward Assisted Living?Read guide →See What a Alaska Veteran Could Receive Toward Assisted Living
At the Alaska median of $9,882 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 39% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Alaska veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
57,477 Alaska Veterans, and Many Families Who Don’t Know About This Benefit
Alaska is home to 57,477 veterans, 21,551 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). In Alaska, as everywhere, wartime service counts, not combat, so a veteran who served stateside during Vietnam may still qualify.
Where Alaska Partners Are Located
Patriot Angels works with 1 Alaska assisted living partner. Here is where they are:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Wasilla | 1 | 0 |
Featured Alaska Partners
How Alaska Licenses Assisted Living
Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services, Residential Licensing (Alaska DOH) licenses assisted living homes in Alaska. License categories in Alaska:
- Assisted Living Home (licensed by Residential Licensing)
What it means for your family: Alaska licenses assisted living homes, which may serve residents with dementia; there is no separate memory care license category. Our Alaska partner also offers memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
You can look up inspection results for any Alaska community through the Alaska DOH licensing page.
Paying for Assisted Living in Alaska
Alaskans Living Independently (ALI) Waiver
The ALI waiver can cover services in licensed assisted living homes for eligible older adults.
Aid & Attendance in Alaska
The benefit is paid to the Alaska veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Alaska families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Alaska. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Alaska City
1 Alaska city has an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Alaska and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Alaska Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Alaska?
The Alaska statewide median is $9,882 a month, or $118,578 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Alaska?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Alaska assisted living bill, about 39% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Alaska?
Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services, Residential Licensing.
Does Alaska Medicaid cover assisted living?
Alaskans Living Independently (ALI) Waiver: The ALI waiver can cover services in licensed assisted living homes for eligible older adults.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Alaska?
1 assisted living partner in 1 city.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Alaska and every other state, see the national guide.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideDoes Aid & Attendance Pay for Assisted Living?Read guide →
GuideSenior Living Tour ChecklistComing soon
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soon
