Home Health Aides in Anchorage, AK: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Anchorage, AK: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Anchorage ZIP codes in their service area

$19.11

median hourly wage of home care aides in Alaska (BLS, May 2025)

37,183

residents 65 or older (13% of Anchorage)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Anchorage ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Alaska earn a median $19.11 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.62 and $21.32.

Anchorage has about 37,183 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Anchorage compared with Alaska

Census figure	Anchorage	Alaska
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	0.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	8.3%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,770	—

Older residents in towns around Anchorage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Knik-Fairview, AK	26 mi	2,183	28%
Butte, AK	27 mi	653	37%
Gateway, AK	27 mi	648	38%
South Lakes, AK	29 mi	728	25%
Wasilla, AK	29 mi	1,659	48%
Palmer, AK	30 mi	986	47%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Anchorage

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Anchorage, AK	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(907) 272-1275
Alaskan Home Health, Inc	Anchorage, AK	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(907) 830-8548
Providence At Home With Compassus Hh Anchorage	Anchorage, AK	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(907) 331-4075
Ancora Home Health & Hospice	Wasilla, AK	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(907) 561-0700
Infinite Care Of Alaska	Anchorage, AK	20 mi	2 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(907) 350-3606
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc	Anchorage, AK	20 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(907) 770-0862
St. Agatha Home Healthcare, LLC	Anchorage, AK	22 mi	not rated	—	(907) 302-2462

Straight-line miles from the center of Anchorage. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Anchorage

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,814 monthly median income of Anchorage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Anchorage: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Anchorage?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Anchorage ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Enhabit Home Health (3.5 of 5), Alaskan Home Health, Inc (3.5 of 5), Providence At Home With Compassus Hh Anchorage (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Anchorage?

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,814 monthly median income of Anchorage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Home Health Aides in Anchorage, AK