The Manor sits at 250 Heckman Street in Ketchikan, Alaska, and folks around here know it as a senior living community with a historic setting that's quiet and welcoming, with a focus on caring for elders and those with disabilities. You'll find assisted living, independent living, dementia care, memory care, and even board and care home services if someone needs a little more help. The place is licensed, keeps up with all safety checks, and is checked monthly by Care.com, so you know it takes its responsibilities seriously. Caregivers work around the clock, every day, so residents have help with things like bathing, dressing, and moving from place to place anytime they need.
The Manor has an easy pace and a strong sense of community, and the staff are friendly, joyful, and always willing to lend a hand, which really makes it feel different from other places. There are private and semi-private rooms, all furnished for comfort, and shared spaces like a dining room, recreation rooms, music and craft areas, and a garden with walking paths outside for relaxation or exercise. Residents can take part in meal services with home-cooked food - three meals every day - with options for diabetic, allergy-sensitive, and special diets like low-salt for blood pressure, and there's even a mobile barber or hairdresser that comes by.
The place also has daily and regular activities, like movie entertainment, board games, music therapy, pet therapy, community night events, and devotional activities, with planned exercise schedules and outings to doctors' offices, shops, or places of worship as needed. There are distinct areas for memory care, especially for those living with Alzheimer's or other dementias, and these spaces are made to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, giving families some peace of mind.
Healthcare services include diabetic care, non-ambulatory care, incontinence care, and medication management, plus support coordinating visits with doctors and therapists. Residents get help with activities of daily living and have 24/7 supervision for extra safety, along with an emergency alert system. Move-in coordination, transportation and parking, laundry, housekeeping, and dry cleaning are all covered, so there's less to worry about.
The Manor runs with a mission to care for people in a way that's safe and nurturing, and its connection to the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition and recognition as a "Best of Senior Living" award winner reflects that dedication. The center accepts Medicaid Waiver, General Relief, private insurance, and private payments. The atmosphere is homey and welcoming, and it supports events or gatherings if families or groups want to visit. The facility gets funding through the State of Alaska's behavioral health program and keeps close ties to the wider community.
When someone comes to stay at The Manor, there's always a place for them to join activities, relax in the garden, watch a movie with friends, or simply have a good meal - and all of it happens in a space where safety, kindness, and respect come first, with staff there any time you might need them.
