Shepherd's Home Care 2 sits on Ray Street in Anchorage, Alaska, offering home care services in a home-like setting where folks get help with daily activities, medication support, and personal care, and what's nice is the care team uses custom needs assessments so everyone can have a personalized care plan, which makes a difference for those living with conditions like Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's since they have memory care services and help with things like memory loss, dressing, and incontinence. The community features two assisted living units and three licensed beds, so it feels smaller and a bit quieter than bigger places, and that means you might know your neighbors and caregivers well, and speaking of caregivers, the team here speaks English, and they have licensed RNs on staff with help available all day and night, and you get 24-hour supervision and emergency response if you need it. Some apartments have kitchenettes if someone wants to prepare meals now and then, and there are also shared and studio rooms as well as one-bedroom apartments, all with safe designs for easy movement, plus wheelchair access.
There's meal prep and service, and for folks on special diets, they offer an additional pureed menu, which is handy, and snacks are available between meals, and if you need help eating or have continence needs, the staff can assist at mealtimes and in the bathroom. When it comes to getting around, the facility's set up with spacious living areas, wide walking trails, and safe hallways, and they've got scheduled free transportation for medical appointments or shopping, service within the building, and a call button system if you need help fast. Housekeeping, linen service, and laundry are all included, so you don't have to worry about chores, and maintenance is taken care of, too.
Shepherd's Home Care 2 is cat and dog friendly, so pets can move in with you, and the garden and walking paths give both people and pets some nice outdoor options, and for activities, there are life enrichment programs, computer learning classes, movie nights, cards and board games, special parties, and a theatre room if someone wants to watch movies with neighbors. They have a community-driven activities program, massage services, a beauty salon on-site, and even snacks and unscheduled needs services if someone wants something at odd hours, and family counseling and support is available for residents and their loved ones. Safety's handled with secured premises all day and night, and help is there for bathing, transfers, and medication management, and if speech therapy or on-site rehab is needed, they can provide that, working alongside healthcare providers.
For people who want to maintain some independence but need help now and then, whether moving around, dressing, or remembering medicines, the small, supportive environment at Shepherd's Home Care 2 tries to make daily life simpler and a bit more comfortable, offering furnished rooms, communal kitchens, wifi throughout, and a dining room that lets people gather. Short-term care is an option too. So while it's not a big, flashy place, you get the basics covered, and the staff works to meet each person's needs-they try to make life safe and comfortable here.
