Melinda

8116 Sandy Circle, Anchorage, AK 99507

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 22 reviews

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Overall Review of Melinda's Home Care

common 21 reviews mention this

Caregivers feel genuinely invested

Residents describe caregivers who are consistently caring, competent, and dependable.

Across the reviews, people emphasize that the caregivers treat clients with real compassion and follow through on the help that’s needed. Several families also describe good fit with the specific caregiver assigned, including kindness, professionalism, and clear communication. One reviewer even points to a positive caregiver experience as the reason they were able to keep parents receiving care.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Support helps people stay home

Residents and families describe care that helps them remain safely at home longer.

Some reviews focus on using in-home care to avoid moving to assisted living and to keep aging in place. That theme matches the care services offered here, including help with daily activities, meal preparation, and transportation for medical needs. In practice, the reviews frame this as support that can be tailored so families can keep their routines and remain at home.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Office responsiveness draws complaints

Reviewers raise concerns about getting timely responses from the office.

A couple of reviewers report frustration with the business side of care, describing difficulty reaching the office, late follow-ups, and delayed scheduling confirmations. One of these reviews also says they could not get a return call even when both the reviewer and their doctor needed coordination. Another reviewer echoes similar problems, while still crediting caregiver attention when care was in place.

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Scheduling and timing can vary

Reviews suggest timing is mixed, with some calls and schedules not kept on pace.

One reviewer describes reliable weekly caregiver visits that were always on time, with the caregiver making full use of the scheduled shift. Other reviews, however, describe delays and lapses around confirmations, follow-ups, and getting back to customers. Read together, the experience seems to depend on both the caregiver schedule and how quickly the office coordinates and responds.

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Features

Housing

2 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Board and Care Home

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 (6 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

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.7 miles)
Carrs Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
Lake Otis Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Providence Health Park Pharmacy (2.8 miles)

Physicians

Hillside Family Medince (0.9 miles)
Anchorage Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1.1 miles)
Anchorage Oral Maxillofacial (1.1 miles)
Independence Park Medical Services (1.2 miles)
Stanton Optical (1.4 miles)
Alaska Neurology Center (1.4 miles)
Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center (1.5 miles)

Hospitals

Koropp, Michael DDS (1.1 miles)
Providence Alaska Medical Center (2.5 miles)
ANMC Fireweed Building (2.5 miles)
Alaska Native Medical Center (2.5 miles)
Concentra Urgent Care (2.6 miles)
Providence Sleep Disorders Center (2.7 miles)
Providence Alaska Medical Center (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

907 Alehouse & Grill (1.5 miles)
Taco Bell (1.6 miles)
McDonald's (1.6 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.6 miles)
Yogurt Lounge (2.3 miles)
Wendy's (2.3 miles)
Taco Bell (2.3 miles)

Cafes

Alaska Zoo Coffee Shop (1.8 miles)
Starbucks (2.4 miles)
South Restaurant + Coffeehouse (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church (1.8 miles)
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (2.6 miles)

Parks

Castle Heights Park (2.7 miles)

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