Blue Horizon Assisted Living Home in Anchorage, AK
Blue Horizon Assisted Living Home is an assisted living community in Anchorage, AK.
Information last verified:
3409 Murphy Circle, Anchorage, AK 99502
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.3 from 29 reviews
5 stars
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Overall Review of Blue Horizon Assisted Living Home
common20 reviews mention this
Staff care is the main focus
Residents and families repeatedly describe compassionate, attentive staff presence.
Across reviews, residents and families describe staff who are kind, supportive, and responsive, with specific mentions of managers and caregivers making time to listen and help. Several reviews also highlight how staff show up consistently as needs arise, including providing care through a difficult end-of-life period. A smaller set of reviews takes the opposite view, describing disrespect and inadequate responsiveness during visits and care routines.
common5 reviews mention this
Food quality gets praise
Food stands out as a consistently positive part of daily life.
Multiple reviews call out the meals as delicious or good, and at least a few connect that praise to the overall comfort of the community. This matches the services the community provides for meals and supports special dietary restrictions. While most mentions are positive, the reviews that raised serious care concerns did not focus on dining.
common2 reviews mention this
Activities are mentioned by families
Residents and families mention community activities they can look forward to.
Some families specifically point to activities as a highlight, including day-to-day programming. Others mention a wider set of events, describing it as part of what makes the community feel engaging. These mentions align with the community listing scheduled daily activities.
common4 reviews mention this
Clean, well-kept spaces
Reviews describe clean, well-maintained living spaces.
Several reviews describe the facility as clean and well maintained, including comments about cleanliness when arriving and about the condition of apartments. One review also mentions cleanliness and safety in the overall environment. Reviews that raised serious complaints focused on care conduct and responsiveness rather than cleanliness.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Some residents report serious care issues
A couple of reviews describe unacceptable care and communication problems.
A small number of reviews report serious concerns, including inadequate attention and disrespect during visits and care routines. Those same reviews also describe delays in getting help when calls are made or changes to check schedules being handled poorly. These criticisms stand apart from the much larger set of reviews emphasizing attentive caregiving.
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Features
Housing
2 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Ted Stevens Anchorage International (3 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (0.3 miles)
Dimond Boulevard Baptist Church (0.5 miles)
Lutheran Church of Hope (3.7 miles)
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church (4.1 miles)
Physicians
Fresenius Medical Care (0.4 miles)
Fresenius Kidney Care (0.4 miles)
Urgent Care Medical Clinic PC (0.5 miles)
Raspberry Roots (2.1 miles)
Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center (2.7 miles)
Willow Medical & Wellness (2.7 miles)
Alaska Neurology Center (2.7 miles)
Restaurants
Ronnie Sushi (0.4 miles)
Taco Bell (0.4 miles)
McDonald's (0.5 miles)
Gallo's Mexican Restaurant (1.7 miles)
Wendy's (2.6 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.6 miles)
McDonald's (2.6 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
Fred Meyer Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Geneva Woods Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
Carrs Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Walgreens (3.6 miles)
Parks
DeLong Lake (1.3 miles)
Westpark Dog Park (1.6 miles)
Kincaid Park (3.6 miles)
Earthquake Park (3.6 miles)
Transportation
Lake Hood Seaplane Base (2.4 miles)
Security Checkpoint (2.4 miles)
Concourse C (2.6 miles)
Lake Hood Strip (2.7 miles)
Anchorage Int'l-North Terminal (2.8 miles)
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) (2.8 miles)
Plane Watching (4.3 miles)
Cafes
South Restaurant + Coffeehouse (3 miles)
Kingfisher Coffee (3 miles)
Starbucks (3.2 miles)
Rustic Goat (3.6 miles)
Starbucks (3.6 miles)
Black Cup (4.1 miles)
Hospitals
Providence Health & Services Alaska (3 miles)
St. Elias Specialty Hospital Wound Care (3.1 miles)
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The article compares assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, detailing their differing levels of assistance, medical support, cost structures, and day-to-day experiences. It emphasizes that assisted living is for those needing help with daily activities while maintaining independence, whereas skilled nursing facilities provide intensive medical care with 24-hour staff supervision.
The transition from assisted living to skilled nursing care is often prompted by complex medical needs that assisted living cannot meet, with key indicators including frequent health declines, increased falls, severe memory issues, and caregiver burnout. Families should recognize these signs early to discuss options with healthcare providers and prepare for the emotional and logistical aspects of moving to a facility that offers comprehensive medical support.
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