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Senior living in Fairbanks, AK

14 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
14
in Fairbanks
Licensed capacity
476
across all 14
Adults 65+
3,811
Census estimate for Fairbanks
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
124.9
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Senior LivingAssisted Living 10Home Care 1Nursing Homes 1Senior Apartments 3Care Homes 3
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River Point Village

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
2589 Chief William Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Units26
3.9 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Fairbanks

Closest outside Fairbanks

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Fairbanks at a glance

There are 14 senior living communities in Fairbanks, AK, according to public records. They are spread over 2 ZIP codes, with the largest group (7) in 99701. 8 of the 14 that report their size have 16 residents or fewer. Half were first licensed in 2013 or earlier, and 3 were licensed in the last five years.

By ZIP code

  • 997017
  • 997097
Senior living communities in Fairbanks by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer8
  • 17 to 60 residents2
  • More than 60 residents4
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Alaska

In Alaska, the Alaska Department of Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Alaska Department of Health about a licensed community, or the Alaska long-term care ombudsman at 907-334-44832.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Alaska

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Alaska Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Alaska Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (888-248-3682).7
Medicare counseling
Alaska’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-478-6065.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Fairbanks

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Fairbanks North Star Borough9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Fairbanks North Star Borough.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Alaska Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    907-334-4483

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Alaska Adult Protective Services

    (907)-269-3666

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-478-6065

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs7

    888-248-3682

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Alaska Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Alaska.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Fairbanks

How many senior living communities are in Fairbanks, AK?

WeFoundCare lists 14 senior living communities in Fairbanks, AK, from public licensing and certification records.

How many residents can senior living communities in Fairbanks serve?

14 of the 14 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 476 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 3,811 adults age 65 and older live in Fairbanks.

Which Fairbanks ZIP codes have the most senior living communities?

99701 (7), 99709 (7). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Fairbanks have at least one.

Who licenses senior living in Alaska?

The Alaska Department of Health licenses senior living in Alaska. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Fairbanks?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Fairbanks North Star Borough, call 907-334-4483. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Alaska Adult Protective Services at (907)-269-3666.

Are there senior living communities near Fairbanks?

Nearby cities with listings include North Pole (1, 10.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Fairbanks

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Fairbanks (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 14 of 14 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Fairbanks (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services, Residential Licensing. health.alaska.gov/media/xfoouatx/2026_08_031_alh_open_facilites_public.xlsx Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.