Midnight Sun Assisted Living Home offers competitive pricing compared to both the Anchorage Municipality and the broader state of Alaska. For a semi-private room, residents at Midnight Sun pay $3,300 per month, significantly lower than the Anchorage average of $4,001 and the state average of $3,956. Similarly, in the private room category, Midnight Sun's monthly fee of $3,990 stands favorably against the Anchorage rate of $4,831 and Alaska's average of $4,977. These cost advantages make Midnight Sun an attractive option for individuals seeking quality assisted living services without compromising their financial stability.
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Midnight Sun Alh
Anchorage Municipality
Alaska
Semi-Private
$3,300
$4,001
$3,956
Private
$3,990
$4,831
$4,977
Overall Review of Midnight Sun Alh
common21 reviews mention this
Caregivers are kind and attentive
Residents and families consistently describe caregivers as kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in peopleâs needs.
Many reviews focus on the people providing care, describing caregivers as caring, compassionate, and friendly. Several also mention reliability in day-to-day help, including arriving on time and using the full shift for needed tasks. A number of families describe trust and comfort with the caregiver assigned to them, including experiences during illness and recovery.
common10 reviews mention this
In-home support helps people age
Reviews repeatedly describe in-home caregiving that supports staying at home and handling day-to-day needs.
A recurring point across reviews is that families hired Midnight Sun for help delivered in the home, including situations where someone was bedridden or needed help coordinating care. Several reviewers describe continuity with a particular caregiver over time and emphasize the day-to-day support their loved ones received. Others specifically mention being able to remain at home longer, rather than moving into assisted living.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Office communication can be frustrating
Some reviewers report problems reaching the office and delays with scheduling or follow-up.
While many reviews are positive, a small number point to office-level issues rather than the quality of direct care. One reviewer describes difficulty getting in touch, along with scheduling and confirmation delays that required repeated follow-ups. Another reviewer reports trouble getting calls returned after reaching out for help around the time of surgery.
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Features
Housing
1 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 (7 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
Parks
Castle Heights Park (0.4 miles)
Little Dipper Park (1.9 miles)
The Polar Bear Park (2.2 miles)
Hospitals
ANMC Fireweed Building (0.6 miles)
Alaska Native Medical Center (0.8 miles)
The Children's Hospital at Providence Prenatal Unit (1.4 miles)
Providence Health & Services-Washington (1.4 miles)
Providence Day Surgery (1.5 miles)
Psychiatric Emergency Department at Providence Alaska Medical Center (1.5 miles)
Providence Medical Center Pharm (1.5 miles)
Physicians
Southcentral Foundation (0.7 miles)
Alaska Spine Institute (1.1 miles)
P C (1.4 miles)
The Children's Clinic (1.4 miles)
Denali Ob-Gyn Clinic (1.4 miles)
LaTouche Pediatrics (1.4 miles)
Devine, Irisa Providence Medical Group Alaska Pediatric Neurosciences (1.4 miles)
Midnight Sun Assisted Living Home offers competitive pricing compared to both the Anchorage Municipality and the broader state of Alaska. For a semi-private room, residents at Midnight Sun pay $3,300 per month, significantly lower than the Anchorage average of $4,001 and the state average of $3,956. Similarly, in the private room category, Midnight Sun's monthly fee of $3,990 stands favorably against the Anchorage rate of $4,831 and Alaska's average of $4,977. These cost advantages make Midnight Sun an attractive option for individuals seeking quality assisted living services without compromising their financial stability.
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1 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
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 (7 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
Intimate, fully furnished setting with 24/7 supervision, ADL assistance, meals, housekeeping, and coordinated medical transportation.
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