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Assisted Living
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
Description
Blue Horizon Assisted Living Home in Anchorage, AK is a welcoming and fully furnished community that provides comprehensive care services for seniors. Our residents can enjoy a comfortable and homely environment, with amenities such as a dining room, outdoor space, garden, telephone, and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet.
We understand the importance of maintaining independence while receiving assistance when needed. Therefore, our dedicated staff provide activities of daily living assistance including bathing, dressing, and transfers. We also offer coordination with healthcare providers to ensure our residents receive the necessary medical attention.
At Blue Horizon Assisted Living Home, we prioritize the health and well-being of our residents. This includes diabetes diet management, meal preparation and service to cater to their dietary needs, special dietary restrictions, medication management as well as transportation arrangement for medical appointments.
Our community offers a vibrant lifestyle with scheduled daily activities to keep our residents engaged and entertained. For those who want to explore their surroundings, there are numerous cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants and places of worship nearby. Additionally, we provide transportation services for medical purposes as well as doctors' appointments.
Join us at Blue Horizon Assisted Living Home in Anchorage where you can experience exceptional care services within a warm and friendly environment surrounded by conveniences that enhance your quality of life.
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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