8540 Crystal Street, Anchorage, AK 99502
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Destiny Home Care Costs & Pricing
At Destiny Home Care, we prioritize affordability while delivering high-quality care to our residents. With a monthly rate of $2,200 for a private room, our costs significantly undercut those of the Anchorage Municipality and the broader state of Alaska, where similar accommodations range from approximately $4,831 to $4,977. This competitive pricing not only reflects our commitment to providing accessible care but also highlights our ability to maintain exceptional standards without burdening families financially. We believe that everyone deserves compassionate support in a comfortable environment, and our pricing structure underscores this belief.
| Floor plans | Destiny Home Care | Anchorage Municipality | Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private | $2,200 | $4,831 | $4,977 |
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Overall Review of Destiny Home Care
Cons
The only "therapy" offered was for him to walk to the bathroom twice daily.- He was not given a bath the entire time he was there.
- The room photos were deceiving—there was no decoration at all, no curtains, no pictures, and one broken chair.
- The floors were so nasty that his shoes stuck to them.
- His sheets were stained with urine and were not changed the entire week.
- The male nurse did not want to provide a list of his medications, so they would know how to administer them at home.
- All of his clothes were left in a drawer when his belongings were gathered.
- They left against medical advice, and they believe they would have left in a body bag if they had stayed.
- This place needs to be closed for good.
Review
Destiny Home Care in Anchorage is best suited for families facing tight budgets and who can commit to active, ongoing oversight of daily living needs. The available feedback points to a model that relies heavily on family involvement to compensate for gaps in routine care. For residents who require regular hygiene assistance, consistent medication management, or skilled nursing oversight, Destiny Home Care is not a reliable choice. Success here hinges on vigilant communication with staff and a readiness to intervene quickly when care lapses occur.
Those considering alternatives should focus on residents who require measurable, routine care and a clean, well-maintained environment. If a resident needs regular baths, routine dressing changes, or vigilant medication monitoring, other communities with documented track records should be prioritized. The visible quality concerns in the feedback suggest that families who cannot supervise may find basic expectations slow to meet, and that should weigh heavily in the decision-making process.
From the limited positive signal, one 5-star rating exists, but details are absent. Without concrete, verified pros, the balance of evidence leans heavily toward the cons. In practical terms, the potential upside, if any, cannot meaningfully offset the pervasive concerns raised in the strongest negative review. A decision framework should weigh the risk of neglect against any perceived affordability or convenience, and in this case the scales tilt toward caution.
Core red flags include a reported lack of basic hygiene and medical oversight: a patient who was not bathed for an entire week, stained sheets that were never changed, and floors so sticky that shoes catch on them. The room appeared under-decorated and poorly maintained, with a broken chair and no meaningful personalization. Medication management was also questioned, with a staff member reluctant to provide a medication list to the family for home administration. Perhaps most alarming is the sense that belongings could be left behind or mismanaged during discharge, which raises safety and continuity-of-care concerns.
Given these signals, families should perform due diligence before committing. Demand a comprehensive, written care plan with explicit daily routines, bathing schedules, and med administration policies. Request a current license status, inspection history, and staffing ratios, and arrange a live tour focusing on cleanliness, room conditions, and access to medications. Insist on speaking with the director and multiple frontline caregivers to gauge responsiveness, accountability, and the facility's process for handling complaints. If shortcuts or evasive answers appear, treat that as a warning sign and walk away in favor of options with clearer accountability.
In short, Destiny Home Care is not recommended for seniors who require reliable daily care, consistent hygiene, or thorough medication management. It may be worth a re-evaluation only if no viable alternatives exist and the family can commit to near-constant oversight and rapid escalation of problems. For most families, the prudent path is to screen other Anchorage communities with demonstrable cleanliness, transparent care plans, and strong staffing. The decision should prioritize dignity, safety, and dependable routines over potential cost savings or convenience.
2 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Ted Stevens Anchorage International (3 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Warm, personalized care in a small board-and-care setting with engaging daily activities.
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