House of Mercy

4939 Folker Street Unit A, Anchorage, AK 99507

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living

Features

Housing

  • 5 resident community capacity 5 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International (6 miles away) Ted Stevens Anchorage International (6 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

House of Mercy in Anchorage, AK is an exceptional assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and care services to ensure the comfort and well-being of its residents. The community features a spacious dining room where residents can enjoy delicious meals prepared by our skilled chefs. Each living space is fully furnished, providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere for residents to relax and call home.

The House of Mercy also boasts a beautiful garden and outdoor space, allowing residents to enjoy fresh air and scenic views. Our dedicated housekeeping staff ensures that each living area is kept clean and tidy. Residents can stay connected with friends and family through the availability of telephone and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet services.

When it comes to care services, House of Mercy excels in providing assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We work closely with health care providers to coordinate any necessary medical appointments or treatments for our residents. Our highly trained staff is experienced in diabetes diet management, medication administration, meal preparation, and service tailored to special dietary restrictions.

Transportation arrangements are conveniently provided for medical appointments as well as regular doctor visits. Residents can engage in scheduled daily activities designed to promote social interaction, mental stimulation, and physical fitness.

Located in close proximity to 2 cafes, 1 park, 8 pharmacies, 69 physicians, 8 restaurants, and 12 hospitals nearby, residents have easy access to various amenities and healthcare facilities.

House of Mercy ensures a supportive environment where residents can enjoy a high quality of life while receiving the assistance they need.

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.6 miles)
  • New Peanut Farm (1.3 miles)
  • IHOP (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Village Inn (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Lake Otis Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Providence Health Park Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Carrs Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Carrs-#0720 (1.8 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy 0720 Anchorage (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Providence Alaska Medical Center (0.5 miles)
  • Concentra Urgent Care (0.6 miles)
  • Providence Sleep Disorders Center (0.8 miles)
  • Providence Health & Services-Washington (0.9 miles)
  • The Children's Hospital at Providence Prenatal Unit (0.9 miles)
  • Providence Day Surgery (1 miles)
  • Providence Medical Center Pharm (1 miles)

Physicians

  • Steven Menaker (0.5 miles)
  • Alaska Family Wellness Center (0.5 miles)
  • Dermatology & Dermatopathology of Alaska (0.5 miles)
  • Pediatric Neurology Clinic of Alaska (0.5 miles)
  • Fortson Dermatology & Skin Care Center (0.5 miles)
  • Alaska Internal Medicine & Pediatrics (0.6 miles)
  • Alaska Digestive Center (0.6 miles)

Parks

  • Castle Heights Park (1.5 miles)

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