St Francis Assisted Living, also called Anchor Alh, sits over at 120 Aces Cir in Anchorage, Alaska, and has been family-based and running since 2009, officially licensed since July 1, 2013. This place is a small residential care home for up to 5 older adults, owned and operated by a registered nurse, and you'll notice the home has a comfortable, tidy, and welcoming feeling, aiming to feel like a real home where residents get the support they need while keeping their independence. The staff help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, eating, using the bathroom, and keeping clean, and they offer medication reminders, help with cooking, and light cleaning, along with laundry and housekeeping. There's always 24/7 monitoring to make sure everyone stays safe, and they have awake staff at all hours.
They've got living options that go from private units to apartments, and they share common spaces for social activities, meals, and gatherings. Residents can get nurse visits and have their medical needs supported on site, and there's care planning based on what each person needs, including special support like memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, hospice care when needed, and even respite for short-term stays. Some rooms and amenities change depending on the care level, so check with them if something like insulin management or two-person transfers come up, as they balance care with each person's independence and dignity.
St Francis Assisted Living uses a social model of care, which means they support seniors staying as independent as possible with staff nearby for help, and they offer services like adult day care, incontinence care, home care, and senior wellness programs. They cook and serve three homemade meals every day, and can change meals for those who have special diets for things such as high blood pressure or diabetes. You'll find easy access to things like a mobile hairdresser or on-site salon, a garden, sauna, book room, game area, fitness space, and the staff arrange laundry along with everything else.
There are daily programs scheduled for residents-people can get involved in exercise classes, arts and crafts, music, movie nights, board games, community events, and even special outings or excursions into the community for errands, appointments, and religious services, with transportation offered when needed. The place helps keep residents active and healthy with physical activity plans, music and pet therapy, and other activities that encourage socializing and enjoying life in a calm, steady way. The home gives care and attention to each person, has staff dedicated to understanding the needs of residents, and works to create a friendly and supportive space. The facility is run under Alaska's Department of Social Services, accepts private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid and Attendance, and the main contact for the facility is Yvonne Tolentino, BS Physical Therapy.
