Providence Extended Care Ctr sits at 4900 Eagle St in Anchorage, AK, and is part of Providence Health & Services, so you'll find it's close to cafes, hospitals, restaurants, pharmacies, parks, and places of worship, which is handy because many folks and their families like to have things nearby for outings or errands, and though the office hours aren't listed to the public, a lot goes on inside with 190 beds, making it the biggest long-term care spot around in Alaska, according to their State of Alaska certification saying they can operate as a 224-bed care community. They offer both assisted living and skilled nursing facility services, with care for seniors who need help with things like bathing, dressing, eating, or taking medicine, and the professional staff can meet needs for diabetes care, incontinence, non-ambulatory care, and even help with insulin or 24-hour supervision if that's what's needed. For seniors facing memory problems or Alzheimer's, there are memory care services built right in with secured areas to help prevent wandering, memory loss programs, and Alzheimer's activity plans, plus accommodations for special meal needs like low-salt or diabetic diets.
There's lots of common space indoors for residents to read, socialize, or relax, and activities on both the site and offsite, where people can enjoy movie nights, board games, craft time, music, pet therapy, exercise, and outdoor trips when the weather allows, and they even run transportation for medical appointments, trips for shopping, or religious events. Residents can choose semi-private or private rooms, and for elders who may have no home, there are 45 permanent supportive housing studio apartments and 6 recuperative care studios for those discharged from the hospital, so nobody feels left out or without a place to be. Doctors provide clinic services like outpatient care and special therapies; they've got Providence Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Therapy for physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and they develop care plans that fit each person's needs, with mental health help, counseling, and peer support groups for those who need them.
There are extra services, too, like legal and clothing support, links to education or job help, and assistance with benefits, plus programming for things like cooking, money management, and keeping a home. The facility doesn't have a trauma center, but it does offer specialized hospital care resources-Cardiac ICU, Psychiatric Care, Neonatal ICU and more-thanks to links with Providence Alaska Medical Center. The place is set up for people with tough physical or mental health needs who need nursing and personal care around the clock, and staff speak English. The facility updates its provider information every month to keep things accurate. They aren't accepting new patients right now, but the focus remains on offering a supportive setting for seniors at all levels of need, where residents get meals, activities, help with daily needs, wellness programs, and a community atmosphere that keeps everyone as comfortable and safe as possible.
