Denali Assisted Living Services sits about 4.2 miles outside Anchorage, Alaska, and stays small, with only five beds, which means folks usually get a bit more attention and care from staff that's around day and night, and they can pick between studio layouts, semi-private quarters, or one-bedroom suites, all of which have safety features and are wheelchair accessible, so everyone can get around easier whether they walk or need a little help with transfers. Folks at Denali Assisted Living Services get help with daily things like bathing, dressing, taking medicine, getting to the dining room, and even help with meals, especially if they need special diets for diabetes, allergies, or swallowing issues because they do offer pureed options and a cook on-site who handles that for them. The community keeps a pet-friendly policy so residents can bring an animal along, which seems to help lift spirits for many folks, and they've got trails, gardens, porches, and safe walking paths outside-with an emergency pull cord system, 24-hour security, and a registered nurse on call all the time-so residents can feel comfortable and safe.
The staff help with memory care, Parkinson's care, rehabilitation, and all kinds of special needs, even folks who can't move around much, and they write up individual care plans for each person, keeping in mind whether someone needs more attention with toileting, spoon feeding, or managing something like dementia. For activities, there's always something to do, whether it's arts and crafts, movie nights, games, using the computer section, sitting in the library, or celebrating special occasions because they've got a big dining area for that, along with a massage service, a sauna, spa, furnished common rooms, and a games room where people gather to chat or play cards. In addition to regular housekeeping and laundry, residents get help with grooming, beauty services if they'd like, and there's a theatre room for movies or entertainment. Denali Assisted Living Services keeps things simple, safe, and supportive for folks who want their own space but need some daily help and want to stay active with friends in a close community that keeps family visiting hours flexible and tries to make everyone feel a bit more at home in Anchorage.