Alaska Care Compass

Find care in Alaska.

Alaska's independent care directory. Discover assisted living, care coordination, and home health options with clear verification status — with no referral fees, ever.

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Where to begin

You don't have to figure this out all at once

Long-term care planning is a process, not a single decision. Here's a calm, clear path to follow — at whatever pace works for you.

01

Understand Your Needs

Alaska assisted living homes vary by resident type — physical disability, mental health, or developmental needs. Start by confirming the specific licensing category you're looking for.

Browse Care Types
02

Verify Your Facility

Before making decisions, use our independently verified directory. We review core facility information — location, licensing, and care category — so you have accurate, up-to-date data.

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03

Ask the Right Questions

Don't just walk in. Use our Alaska Facility Walkthrough Checklist to know exactly what to look for — staffing ratios, safety systems, and communication policies.

Get the Checklist
04

Connect Safely

We are an independent Alaska-based resource. We don't take referral commissions, so our goal is strictly to help you organize your search — not to steer you toward any particular facility.

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Caregiver supporting a senior during care planning in Alaska
Understanding care types

Alaska classifies homes by who they're licensed to serve

Assisted living homes are licensed for specific resident types. Knowing the category helps you find the right fit.

SS

Seniors / Physical Disability

Adults 18+ with physical disability, elderly, or dementia

Browse SS homes
DD/MH

Developmental / Mental Health

Adults 18+ with mental illness or developmental disability

Browse DD/MH homes
DU

Dual / Mixed Care

Serves all categories including seniors, DD, and MH

Browse DU homes
More care services

Beyond assisted living homes

Alaska Care Compass also connects you with care coordinators and home health agencies across the state.

Transparent care navigation

Built for clarity, not commissions

Alaska Care Compass is a care-navigation technology platform designed to help families, caregivers, hospitals, care coordinators, and assisted living providers organize care information more clearly. The platform supports facility comparison, listing verification, care-category organization, inquiry tracking, and communication workflow.

Alaska Care Compass does not sell referrals or guarantee placement outcomes. The platform is designed to improve access to organized information and communication tools during the assisted living search process.

Free resources

Guides to help you plan with confidence

Practical, plain-English resources for Alaska families navigating assisted living — always free, no account required.

Alaska Facility Walkthrough Checklist

10 essential questions to ask during a facility visit — staffing ratios, safety systems, communication policies, and more.

View Checklist

How to Verify a Facility License

Learn how to check State of Alaska licensing records and what accreditation signals to look for before signing a contract.

Read the Guide

Understanding Alaska Care Categories

The difference between SS, DD/MH, and Dual-care homes — and why matching the right category matters for your loved one.

Learn the Types

When to Request Placement Help

Not sure where to start? Our Care Match form connects you with facilities that match your needs — no referral fees, ever.

Get Help

Need help finding care?

Our Care Match form helps connect you with the right assisted living home based on your loved one's needs, location preference, and care requirements.

Own an assisted living home?

Claim your listing, update availability, and receive referral requests directly. Enhanced listings reach more families statewide.