Gateway, Alaska

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Compare 26 caregivers within 25 miles of Gateway offering in-home care, companionship and mobility support. Post what you need for free and hire with no agency mark-up.

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Showing 1 – 12 of 26 caregivers within 25 miles, nearest first.

Kenji F.

Butte, AK · about 9 mi from Gateway · 23 yrs experience

My 23 years as a caregiver include assistance with mobility, transportation, and personal hygiene in Butte, Alaska. I’m Kenji, and these are the three care services I…

Mobility helpTransportationPersonal careHHA
from $27/hrSee profile

Sarah B.

Butte, AK · about 9 mi from Gateway · 18 yrs experience

Eighteen years of caregiving experience shape the background I bring to senior care in Butte, Alaska. I’m Sarah, an LPN with CPR and First Aid certifications. My care…

Medication administrationMobility helpPersonal carePhysical therapyTagalog
from $26/hrSee profile

Felipe L.

Buffalo Soapstone, AK · about 9 mi from Gateway · 18 yrs experience

Eighteen years of caregiving experience shape what I bring to senior care in Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska. My name is Felipe, and my care services include mobility…

Mobility helpTransportationPersonal careTagalog
from $26/hrSee profile

Soo-jin S.

Buffalo Soapstone, AK · about 9 mi from Gateway · 16 yrs experience

Mobility assistance, transportation, and personal hygiene are the three areas at the center of my work as a caregiver. I have 16 years of caregiving experience and am…

Mobility helpTransportationPersonal care
from $26/hrSee profile

Sofia K.

Butte, AK · about 9 mi from Gateway · 13 yrs experience

Respite care, companionship, and the practical details of daily care are all part of my 13 years of caregiving experience. I’m Sofia, a caregiver in Butte, Alaska. My…

Respite careCompanionshipPersonal careMeal prepYupikHHA
from $26/hrSee profile

Luis C.

Buffalo Soapstone, AK · about 9 mi from Gateway · 12 yrs experience

Overnight supervision is one of the care options I offer in Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska, where I work as a caregiver. My name is Luis, and I have 12 years of caregiving…

Overnight carePersonal careMedication reminders
from $26/hrSee profile

Lucia L.

Butte, AK · about 9 mi from Gateway · 11 yrs experience

My 11 years as a caregiver span companionship, personal hygiene, medication reminders, and care for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia. I’m Lucia, and I’m based in…

Dementia carePersonal careMedication remindersCompanionshipCNAHHA
from $25/hrSee profile

Hao D.

Butte, AK · about 9 mi from Gateway · 8 yrs experience

Eight years of caregiving experience shape the background I bring to senior care in Butte, Alaska. My name is Hao, and I provide mobility assistance, transportation, and…

Mobility helpTransportationPersonal care
from $25/hrSee profile

Molly C.

Buffalo Soapstone, AK · about 9 mi from Gateway · 8 yrs experience

My caregiving work in Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska, draws on eight years of experience with everyday personal and household needs. I’m Molly, and I provide support with…

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersLight cleaning
from $24/hrSee profile

Patricia P.

Buffalo Soapstone, AK · about 9 mi from Gateway · 1 yr experience

My caregiving experience spans one year in Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska, with care ranging from surgery recovery to mobility assistance. I’m Patricia, and my background…

Post-surgery careMobility helpWound careMedication administrationSpanishCNAHHA
from $23/hrSee profile

Deborah W.

Chugiak, AK · about 13 mi from Gateway · 17 yrs experience

Seventeen years of caregiving experience shape what I bring to senior care in Chugiak, Alaska. I am a CNA with CPR and First Aid certifications, and I speak both English…

TransportationErrandsCompanionshipMedication remindersYupikCNA
from $27/hrSee profile

Leah R.

Chugiak, AK · about 13 mi from Gateway · 8 yrs experience

My eight years in caregiving include both companionship and practical support with personal hygiene and meal preparation. I’m Leah, and I’m based in Chugiak, Alaska. I…

Respite careCompanionshipPersonal careMeal prepHHA
from $25/hrSee profile

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At a glance

Senior care in Gateway, AK at a glance

26
caregivers within 25 miles
$24.83
average posted rate per hour (October 2026)
$19.11
median aide wage in Alaska (BLS, May 2025)
6,845
residents of Gateway (Census ACS 2020–2024)

Posted rates come from live caregiver profiles. The aide wage is the BLS figure for employed home health and personal care aides in Alaska, a benchmark rather than a private rate.

Questions

Common senior care questions in Gateway, AK

How do I find senior care near me in Gateway, AK?

Start with the 26 caregivers listed above, all within 25 miles of Gateway. Posting your care need on CaregiverConnect is free: caregivers near Gateway see it and can apply. For free local services and benefits, contact your Area Agency on Aging through the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116).

What types of senior care services are available in Gateway?

Private caregivers provide non-medical help at home: companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands and rides, bathing, dressing and toileting, mobility help, medication reminders, respite for family caregivers, and overnight or live-in care. Skilled nursing, such as injections or wound care, needs a licensed home health agency.

How much does senior care cost in Gateway in 2026?

Caregivers within 25 miles of Gateway list an average of $24.83 an hour on their CaregiverConnect profiles (26 profiles, October 2026). Home health and personal care aides in Alaska earn a median $19.11 an hour (BLS, May 2025). Agencies bill families more than that to cover their costs. When you hire directly you agree the rate with the caregiver, and CaregiverConnect takes no commission.

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

A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state-approved training program and competency exam and is listed on the state nurse aide registry. Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training for nursing home aides. A home health aide (HHA) working for a Medicare-certified home health agency must also meet a federal 75-hour training or competency standard. Both can help with personal care. Neither does skilled nursing. Rules for private, non-medical caregivers vary by state.

How do I choose the right senior caregiver?

Write down the tasks and hours you need, then interview more than one caregiver. Ask about experience with similar needs (dementia, transfers, diabetes), call at least two references, verify identity and any certifications, and consider a paid trial shift. Put duties, hours, pay and notice in a written agreement. Our hiring guide has a checklist.

How should families plan and talk about senior care?

Involve the older adult from the start and ask what matters most to them. Agree who in the family coordinates, what the budget is and who pays. Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care at home. Medicaid home care programs, veterans' benefits and long-term care insurance may. Revisit the plan as needs change. The Medicaid programs guide explains the options.

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