Ketchikan, Alaska

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Showing 1 – 12 of 21 caregivers within 25 miles, nearest first.

Rowena T.

Ketchikan, AK · about 1 mi from Ketchikan · 23 yrs experience

Twenty three years of caregiving experience shape the background I bring to senior care in Ketchikan, Alaska. I’m Rowena, a caregiver with CNA, CPR, and First Aid…

Medication administrationMobility helpPersonal carePhysical therapyCNA
from $27/hrSee profile

Brianna T.

Ketchikan, AK · about 1 mi from Ketchikan · 20 yrs experience

My 20 years of caregiving experience include companionship and support for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. I’m Brianna, a caregiver in Ketchikan, Alaska,…

Dementia carePersonal careMedication remindersCompanionshipTagalog
from $27/hrSee profile

Marcus C.

Ketchikan, AK · about 1 mi from Ketchikan · 13 yrs experience

Ketchikan, Alaska, is where I bring 13 years of caregiving experience to my work with seniors. My experience includes hospice support, personal hygiene, medication…

Hospice supportPersonal careMedication administrationCompanionshipYupikCNA
from $26/hrSee profile

Yelena H.

Ketchikan, AK · about 1 mi from Ketchikan · 2 yrs experience

Transportation, grocery shopping, and companionship are the everyday parts of care I offer in Ketchikan, Alaska. My name is Yelena, and I have two years of experience as…

TransportationErrandsCompanionshipMedication reminders
from $24/hrSee profile

Ramon S.

Saxman, AK · about 1 mi from Ketchikan · 21 yrs experience

My caregiving background spans 21 years, with Saxman, Alaska, as my home base. I’m Ramon, and my care experience includes personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication…

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersLight cleaningTagalogCNAHHA
from $27/hrSee profile

Priya J.

Saxman, AK · about 1 mi from Ketchikan · 17 yrs experience

Seventeen years of caregiving experience shape the background I bring to senior care in Saxman, Alaska. My name is Priya, and I provide support with personal hygiene,…

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersLight cleaning
from $27/hrSee profile

Felipe E.

Ketchikan, AK · about 1 mi from Ketchikan · 11 yrs experience

My 11 years of caregiving experience are part of what I bring to senior care in Ketchikan, Alaska. My name is Felipe, and I provide respite care, companionship, help…

Respite careCompanionshipPersonal careMeal prep
from $25/hrSee profile

Monique V.

Saxman, AK · about 1 mi from Ketchikan · 11 yrs experience

My 11 years of caregiving experience are part of what I bring to senior care in Saxman, Alaska. I’m Monique, and my care experience includes medication administration,…

Medication administrationMobility helpPersonal carePhysical therapyTagalogHHA
from $25/hrSee profile

Shanice G.

Ketchikan, AK · about 1 mi from Ketchikan · 4 yrs experience

Personal hygiene support and meal preparation are two parts of the caregiving experience I bring to Ketchikan, Alaska. I’m Shanice, and I have four years of experience…

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersLight cleaningYupik
from $23/hrSee profile

Tamika O.

Saxman, AK · about 1 mi from Ketchikan · 4 yrs experience

Saxman, Alaska, is my home base for caregiving, and I bring four years of experience to this work. My name is Tamika, and my care experience includes hospice support,…

Hospice supportPersonal careMedication administrationCompanionshipYupikCNA
from $24/hrSee profile

Imelda O.

Saxman, AK · about 1 mi from Ketchikan · 3 yrs experience

Personal hygiene, meal preparation, and the details of daily care have been part of my three years as a caregiver. My name is Imelda, and I’m based in Saxman, Alaska. I…

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersLight cleaningCNAHHA
from $23/hrSee profile

Olga G.

Loring, AK · about 3 mi from Ketchikan · 15 yrs experience

Overnight supervision, personal hygiene, and medication reminders are the three areas of care I offer in Loring, Alaska. I’m Olga, and I bring 15 years of experience to…

Overnight carePersonal careMedication reminders
from $26/hrSee profile

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At a glance

Senior care in Ketchikan, AK at a glance

21
caregivers within 25 miles
$24.83
average posted rate per hour (October 2026)
$19.11
median aide wage in Alaska (BLS, May 2025)
8,078
residents of Ketchikan (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 Ketchikan, AK

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

Start with the 21 caregivers listed above, all within 25 miles of Ketchikan. Posting your care need on CaregiverConnect is free: caregivers near Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan?

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 Ketchikan in 2026?

Caregivers within 25 miles of Ketchikan list an average of $24.83 an hour on their CaregiverConnect profiles (21 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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