Parkinson's Care in Anchorage, AK: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Anchorage, AK: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

9.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

37,183

residents 65 or older (13% of Anchorage)

7

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

6,976 Anchorage residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

3,373 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Anchorage ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Anchorage compared with Alaska

Census figure	Anchorage	Alaska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	6.8%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,770	—

Older residents in towns around Anchorage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Knik-Fairview, AK	26 mi	2,183	17%
Butte, AK	27 mi	653	24%
Gateway, AK	27 mi	648	27%
South Lakes, AK	29 mi	728	15%
Wasilla, AK	29 mi	1,659	35%
Palmer, AK	30 mi	986	27%

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

Nursing homes near Anchorage

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Centennial Post Acute	Anchorage, AK	15 mi	1 of 5	102	(907) 333-8100
Polaris Transitional Care	Anchorage, AK	17 mi	3 of 5	50	(907) 212-9200
Polaris Extended Care	Anchorage, AK	17 mi	2 of 5	96	(907) 212-9200

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 caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care 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 caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Anchorage: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Anchorage, AK