Sankofa

5500 Alora Loop, Anchorage, AK 99504

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

Assisted Living Board and Care Home

Features

Housing

  • 5 resident community capacity 5 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

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 Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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

Sankofa in Anchorage, AK is a board and care home that offers a comfortable and nurturing environment for seniors in need of assisted living. Our community provides a range of amenities to ensure the well-being and convenience of our residents.

Our fully furnished rooms create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, while our dining room offers nutritious meals tailored to accommodate special dietary restrictions. Housekeeping services are provided to maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility.

Residents can enjoy the serene outdoor space and take advantage of our garden, where they can relax or engage in gardening activities if desired. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet is available throughout the premises, allowing residents to stay connected with loved ones and access online content at their convenience.

At Sankofa, we prioritize the health and safety of our residents. Our dedicated staff is trained to provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We also coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure residents receive necessary medical attention and medication management.

Transportation arrangements are available for medical appointments, ensuring that residents have easy access to healthcare services when needed. Additionally, our community is conveniently located near several cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals.

To enrich the lives of our residents further, we offer scheduled daily activities that promote engagement and socialization within the community. Whether it's participating in group exercises or joining recreational outings organized by our staff, there are plenty of opportunities for residents to remain active and connected.

At Sankofa in Anchorage, AK, we strive to provide a caring environment that supports the physical well-being and social fulfillment of each resident.

Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • CaffĂ© D'arte Alaska (0.1 miles)
  • Arctic Grounds Coffee Company (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)

Parks

  • The Polar Bear Park (0.5 miles)
  • Castle Heights Park (2.4 miles)
  • Little Dipper Park (2.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Hula Hands Restaurant 4630 (0.7 miles)
  • Subway (1.2 miles)
  • Pita Pit (Tikhatnu Muldoon) (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • Panda Express (1.4 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Innocent Russian Orthodox Cathedral (0.8 miles)
  • Anchorage Baptist Temple (1.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Alaska Commons Surgery Center (1.1 miles)
  • Mountain View Health Center (1.3 miles)
  • VA MEDICAL Center-ANCHORAGE (1.5 miles)
  • JBER Orthopedic Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • John Baptist Dekeyser (1.6 miles)
  • Pioneer GI Clinic (1.7 miles)
  • Alaska Oncology and Hematology (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Allegiance Health Care (1.5 miles)
  • Ivy Home Infusions (1.8 miles)
  • Providence Health Park Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Tikahtnu IMAX & RPX (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • North Star Behavioral Health System Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Alaska Department Of Veterans Affairs - VA Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • Alaska Va Healthcare System (1.5 miles)
  • JBER Hospital (1.6 miles)
  • JBER Dental Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • Hall, Meghan - Coalition Health Center (1.8 miles)
  • Psychiatric Emergency Department at Providence Alaska Medical Center (2.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Elmendorf Airport (EDF) (2.3 miles)

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