Shaligo Homes sits in a quiet Anchorage neighborhood, and it offers a small, homelike setting for seniors with just two licensed beds at La Alegria Assisted Living Home, and it's owned and operated by a registered nurse, Ms. Sharon L Pollard. The home's staff watches over residents 24 hours a day, with an onsite nurse visiting to check in, and the community was designed specially for Memory Care, so things are set up to reduce confusion and keep wandering to a minimum, which is important for people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and they do things in a pretty family-centered way, so care really feels personal. Residents get help with everyday needs like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, and staff also assists with transfers, dressing changes, and moving around, so people don't have to struggle to do things on their own.
The rooms are fully furnished, there's a dining room where everyone eats meals together, and if anyone has a special diet, for diabetes or food allergies, the staff handles it without any fuss, plus they make sure nutrition is spot on and meals are cooked with good ingredients. Residents can use the phone in their room, watch cable or satellite TV, use Wi-Fi, take part in daily activities, stroll in the garden, or just sit and relax in the outdoor spaces, and if someone needs to get to an appointment, transportation and parking are taken care of, so families worry less about logistics. They also help people move in and handle laundry, housekeeping, and even dry cleaning, and there's always a nurse available to coordinate any extra care someone might need from doctors or other health providers.
The home is family-based and has been around in Anchorage since 2009, although this business itself has run for five years, and it operates as a sole proprietorship under Ms. Pollard, who works with operations manager Mr. Ali B Joseph. Shaligo Homes gets its license through the state (Facility License Number 101224), and its services are reviewed by local entities like the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services, but it doesn't have certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and so it may not take Medicare payments for care. The home supports seniors who want a long-term option that's usually less costly than a full nursing home. It doesn't allow pets, but the focus is on keeping residents safe and comfortable, with staff nearby any time they're needed and help available for almost anything from medication management to handling incontinence. Amenities also include movie nights, scheduled community activities, common areas for socializing, and a quiet backyard garden if someone wants to sit outside. There haven't been any awards or public reviews, but the facility does hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and it's listed as a senior care option through A Place For Mom and similar directories. People living here get both companionship and care, all in a place that's pretty quiet and homey, which gives families some peace of mind about their loved ones being watched over. The place isn't fancy, but it covers the basics and keeps things simple, and for many people, that's just what's needed.
