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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 (4 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
Burke's Assisted Living Home in Anchorage, AK, offers a serene and supportive environment for seniors seeking a vibrant community and personalized care. This well-appointed facility boasts an array of amenities designed to enhance quality of life, including a spacious dining room where residents can enjoy delicious meals tailored to their dietary needs. The home is fully furnished, creating a welcoming atmosphere complemented by beautiful outdoor spaces and gardens that encourage relaxation and social interaction.
Residents benefit from comprehensive housekeeping services and dedicated move-in coordination, ensuring a smooth transition into their new home. With modern conveniences such as telephone access and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, residents can stay connected with family and friends while enjoying activities within the community.
The care services provided at Burke's are attentive to individual needs, encompassing assistance with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and meal preparation. Special dietary restrictions are accommodated through thoughtfully crafted meal plans, including options for those on diabetes diets. Transportation arrangements for medical appointments further support residents' health care coordination.
Engagement is fostered through scheduled daily activities that encourage socialization and wellness among residents. With additional local amenities like nearby cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians’ offices, restaurants, places of worship, and hospitals—all within easy reach—Burke's Assisted Living Home ensures that seniors have both the support they need and the opportunity to remain active members of the Anchorage community.
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.8 miles)
Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
Ronnie Sushi (0.9 miles)
Gallo's Mexican Restaurant (2.5 miles)
IHOP (3 miles)
Yogurt Lounge (3.1 miles)
Judy's Cafe (3.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Dimond Boulevard Baptist Church (0.8 miles)
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (1.3 miles)
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church (4.2 miles)
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (4.4 miles)
Lutheran Church of Hope (5 miles)
Physicians
Urgent Care Medical Clinic PC (0.9 miles)
Fresenius Kidney Care (0.9 miles)
Fresenius Medical Care (0.9 miles)
The Sound Choice (3 miles)
Raspberry Roots (3.2 miles)
Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center (3.3 miles)
Katmai Eye and Vision Center (3.3 miles)
Pharmacies
Fred Meyer Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
Carrs Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
Geneva Woods Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
Parks
Westpark Dog Park (1.8 miles)
DeLong Lake (2.4 miles)
Kincaid Park (3.7 miles)
Earthquake Park (4.8 miles)
Cafes
South Restaurant + Coffeehouse (2.9 miles)
Kingfisher Coffee (4.3 miles)
Starbucks (4.4 miles)
Rustic Goat (4.8 miles)
Starbucks (4.9 miles)
Black Cup (5.3 miles)
Alaska Zoo Coffee Shop (5.4 miles)
Transportation
Security Checkpoint (3.4 miles)
Concourse C (3.6 miles)
Lake Hood Seaplane Base (3.6 miles)
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) (3.6 miles)
Anchorage Int'l-North Terminal (3.8 miles)
Lake Hood Strip (3.9 miles)
Plane Watching (5.2 miles)
Hospitals
Koropp, Michael DDS (3.7 miles)
St. Elias Specialty Hospital Wound Care (4.3 miles)
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