Senior Living of Eagle River sits in a quiet spot in Chugiak, Alaska with wide mountain views and plenty of wildlife, so people can enjoy nature close by, and you'll find it's been around since 1975 under Chugiak Senior Citizens, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The place offers a small, homey assisted living house with just three bedrooms and four licensed beds, plus studio rooms, along with a bigger community that includes 42 independent living apartments, 20 affordable senior units, and 20 assisted living spaces, and it supports seniors ages 55 and up, as well as adults with disabilities. The care types here range from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care, to Nursing and Rehab, and there's Home Health help for those who want to stay in their homes. People get help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication, and there's a special Memory Care space that's safe and supervised for folks with dementia, plus programming for mental health and well-being.
The facility has staff ready to assist at all hours with emergency call systems in every unit, and the caregiving team includes nurses, aides, and even an Outreach Nurse. Meals get special attention too, since there's restaurant-style dining, all-day options, and meals for special diets like allergies or diabetes, as well as the Bill Stoltze Cafe, Latte Fun Espresso Cafe, and a senior meal program serving residents and the community, with Meals on Wheels delivering hot lunches from Monday through Friday to homebound people. Residents can get transportation services for doctor visits, shopping, or going as far as Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley, and folks over 60 living in the nearby area can use the transit system, which runs from Hiland Road to Eklutna.
People don't just sit around either, since there's a schedule full of daily activities, fitness classes, social outings, ukulele jamfests, bingo, movie nights, social events, and trips out to thrift stores, all run by the activities director. The community has a fitness center, exercise spaces, walking paths, a garden, a library, and lounges for relaxing or visiting, plus amenities like elevators, a beauty salon called Blue Eyes Hair Design, 6 Penny Nail Salon, and spa/wellness room. There are meeting rooms and conference rooms, as well as dining spaces that can be used for family gatherings or private events, with catering offered too.
Every apartment or unit comes furnished, has a private bathroom-some with walk-in showers and closets-plus kitchenettes, cable TV, emergency alert systems, and all the basics like laundry, housekeeping, and move-in help. There's also adult day services for people that need daytime care but don't stay overnight, and personal attendants are available. The center gives out information on government programs, legal help, aging, and health topics, and there's a volunteer program so people in the community can get involved and help out with activities and events.
The environment aims for comfort and dignity, always trying to keep people as independent as they can be while still providing support when it's needed, and they try to involve families and friends as much as the resident wants. There's a strong focus on social connection, health, and giving seniors as much choice as possible, and people can always find chances to stay active physically and mentally, whether it's fitness classes, crafts, or movie nights. The whole setup is affordable and tries to make it easier for seniors in the Eagle River area to age with support around them.
