Live-In Caregivers in Ester, AK
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Live-In Caregivers in Ester, AK: the local picture
About 0 Ester residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.
A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 19% of homes in Ester have three or more bedrooms (53% in Fairbanks North Star Borough), while 60% have one bedroom or none, where live-in care rarely works; the median home has 2.8 rooms.
Of Ester households headed by someone 65 or older, 199 own their home and 146 rent. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.
Ester compared with Fairbanks North Star Borough and Alaska
| Census figure | Ester | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 72% | 28% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 1.4% | 38% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 29% | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 7.3% | 9.8% | 15% |
Older residents in towns around Ester
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldstream, AK | 4.4 mi | 630 | 99 |
| Chena Ridge, AK | 5.9 mi | 639 | 0 |
| College, AK | 6.6 mi | 2,077 | 179 |
| Farmers Loop, AK | 10 mi | 631 | 18 |
| Fairbanks, AK | 12 mi | 3,811 | 302 |
| Steele Creek, AK | 18 mi | 727 | 36 |
Emergency hospitals near Ester
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Memorial Hospital | Fairbanks, AK | 10 mi | 2 of 5 | (907) 452-8181 |
| Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) | Fort Wainwright, AK | 12 mi | not rated | (907) 361-4000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Ester. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a live-in caregiver can help with
- Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
- Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
- Medication reminders and appointment rides
- Companionship and a steady routine
What live-in care costs in Ester
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $19.11 an hour (the Alaska median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $4,141 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $13,912 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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.
What to know before hiring a live-in caregiver
Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).
Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.
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Live-In Caregivers in Ester: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Ester?
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, about 10 mi in a straight line from the center of Ester (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (907) 452-8181. In an emergency, call 911.
How much does live-in care cost in Ester?
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $19.11 an hour (the Alaska median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $4,141 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $13,912 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Live-in or 24-hour care in Ester?
A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake. Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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