Kesanooksisk Assisted Living Home in Sitka, AK

Pros

• The doctors and nurses here are wonderful.
• Being one of the island’s two hospitals, it’s pretty good.
• The staff saved the patient’s eyes.

Cons

• Social services is a joke; the staff member is absolutely disrespectful and rude.
• The Searhc Patient Housing room has bed bugs, a serious infestation.
• Searhc Patient Housing needs to close temporarily and bring in exterminators.
• Bed bugs could bite patients and prevent them from getting a good night’s sleep.
• The facility may ignore the bed bug problem, which is unacceptable.
• Experts are needed to inspect the housing rooms thoroughly from top to bottom.
• There could be more than one bed bug, indicating a wider infestation.

Review

This community is best suited for families seeking a small, homey assisted living option in Sitka that leverages the nearby hospital ecosystem. It serves seniors who want a calm, predictable environment and value the security that comes from having medical resources within easy reach if needs spike. The setting favors residents who do not require a flashy programming calendar or high-intensity activities, but who do want straightforward daily structure, familiar routines, and a sense of safety derived from being within a health-minded town. In short, it works for those who prioritize proximity to care and a quieter pace over resort-style amenities.

Those who may want to consider alternatives include families that prize consistently warm, respectful, and responsive social services, or those who demand a high level of customer-service from staff and administrators. The strongest caution flag from reviewers is interpersonal: social services have been described as disrespectful and rude, which matters because a significant portion of daily satisfaction hinges on how residents and families are treated during questions, care planning, and problem resolution. If that level of service and civility is non-negotiable, it is prudent to compare other local options with a proven track record of courteous caregiver relationships and transparent communication.

Pros in this setting largely center on access to a broader health system and the stability that comes with a smaller, intimate home environment. The surrounding medical culture in Sitka is viewed as solid, with doctors and nurses described as wonderful in care settings nearby, which translates into confidence that acute needs will be managed promptly and smoothly when transfers or visits are necessary. The combination of medical proximity and a calm, residents-first atmosphere can offset some gaps in programming or administrative responsiveness, providing a safety net that is especially valuable for residents with evolving medical needs who still want to remain as independent as possible.

However, the main drawbacks are real and should not be minimized. Interpersonal friction with staff, specifically in the social services sphere, can undercut daily quality of life and complicate care planning. A mixed rating implies that experiences vary widely from one household to another and from one staff interaction to the next. Pros do not completely cancel out these concerns, particularly for families seeking dependably positive, respectful engagement as part of ongoing care. There is also a broader caution implied by the overall score: while some residents praise aspects of care, others have reported experiences that feel dismissive or unhelpful when addressing questions or concerns.

Practical steps help families evaluate this choice without assuming the worst. Schedule a comprehensive tour with a specific focus on social services and care coordination: ask for a sample care plan, a written policy on resident rights, and a clear outline of how concerns are escalated and resolved. Request to speak to a current resident or family member about day-to-day interactions with staff, and probe staffing levels, training, and turnover. Verify the facility’s housekeeping, meal quality, safety features, and transportation options, as well as the contract terms, including what’s included in the base rate and what triggers additional charges. And while one review indicates pest control concerns at a different provider in the market, use that reminder to verify current pest-management practices and regular inspections across any Sitka option.

In the end, the decision hinges on values and tolerances. If proximity to Sitka’s hospital network, a modest, low-key setting, and dependable access to medical care are non-negotiables, and staff can be expected to treat residents with basic courtesy, Kesanooksisk Assisted Living Home can be a viable fit. But if steady, consistently warm interpersonal support and transparent, responsive social services are essential, it is prudent to explore complementary options in the area. The right choice will align care needs, budget, and personal expectations for day-to-day interactions as strongly as for medical oversight. Schedule decisive visits, demand concrete answers, and choose the path that best protects the resident’s comfort, dignity, and safety.

Restaurants

• Seafood Producers Cooperative (0.1 miles)
• Sitka Sound Seafoods (0.2 miles)
• Ludvig's Bistro (0.3 miles)
• Ludvig's Wine Bar and Gallery (0.3 miles)
• Pioneer Bar Sitka Alaska (0.3 miles)
• Kenny's Wok & Teriyaki (0.3 miles)
• Baranof Fish Market (0.3 miles)

Cafes

• Fish Eye Coffee (0.1 miles)
• Latte Landing (0.3 miles)
• The Backdoor (0.4 miles)
• Highliner Coffee (0.4 miles)
• Back Door (0.4 miles)
• Chocolate Moose (0.4 miles)
• A Little Something Sitka (0.5 miles)

Places of Worship

• Southern Baptist Convention (0.1 miles)
• Sitka Christian Center (0.4 miles)
• St. Michael's Orthodox Cathedral (0.5 miles)
• Sitka Lutheran Church-Elca (0.5 miles)
• First Presbyterian Church (0.5 miles)
• Grace Lutheran Church (0.6 miles)
• General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (1 miles)

Pharmacies

• Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
• White's Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
• Harry Race Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
• Harry Race Pharmacy & Photo (0.4 miles)
• Good Neighbor Pharmacy (0.4 miles)

Hospitals

• North Pacific Processors (0.2 miles)
• Sitka Long-Term Care (0.4 miles)
• Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium SEARHC/Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center (0.4 miles)
• Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital (0.4 miles)
• Search Community Hospital (0.5 miles)

Physicians

• Mountainside Family Healthcare (0.3 miles)
• Neurobehavioral Consultants (0.4 miles)

Parks

• Path Of Hope (0.4 miles)
• Totem Square (0.4 miles)
• Sitka Parks & Recreation Department (0.4 miles)
• Baranof Playground (0.5 miles)

Transportation

• Baranof Taxi & Tours (0.5 miles)
• Harris Aircraft Services (0.7 miles)
• Sitka 'Rocky Gutierrez' Airport (SIT) (0.8 miles)
• Delta Air Lines (0.8 miles)
• Aero Services (0.8 miles)
• Nina's Taxi & Courier Service (2.5 miles)