Windy Ridge Assisted Living Home sits in Wasilla, Alaska, and has a very small, close-knit setup with only 3 licensed beds, so residents get more attention and it doesn't feel crowded at all, and people often say you get to know everyone pretty well there. You'll find single bedrooms and studio apartments, each with private, ADA-compliant bathrooms, making it easier for people who move around with difficulty or use walkers, and the rooms come furnished and have phones, which helps family and friends stay in touch. Around the community, residents use the large library, the big decks outside, a crafts area for arts, a beauty and barbershop, a snack shop, a fitness center, and gardens and walking paths, so there's something for folks who want to get fresh air and for those who prefer indoor activities. Windy Ridge helps seniors who need assisted living, including help with things like dressing, bathing, taking medicines, eating, and transferring, as well as regular monitoring, plus they've got a nurse and staff around all day and night with emergency pendants in case someone needs help quickly, which gives a bit of peace of mind to both residents and their families.
Memory care is available for those living with memory loss, like dementia, and they adapt the care to each person, so if someone's needs change, support can increase, and for a short stay or recovery from surgery, there's also respite care on offer, so families can have a break when necessary. Windy Ridge has home care for seniors who prefer help while living at home, and there's nursing home care for people who need skilled nursing or more intensive support, as well as independent living for those who just want to have less to worry about, like not having to cook or clean or keep up with a yard. Meals get served on a schedule but with all-day dining options, and special diets like low-sugar or allergy-sensitive are routine, plus a registered dietitian looks after menu planning, so you don't have to fret if your doctor told you not to eat certain foods.
Pet lovers can bring their pets, and there's secured grounds and a 24/7 security system with emergency systems in every room, meaning safety gets serious attention. The small staff helps with things like rehabilitation needs, diabetes management, Parkinson's disease support, fall prevention classes, and general health monitoring, and they also coordinate with outside doctors or health providers, so you don't have to worry about missing appointments, as they provide transportation for medical visits. Laundry, housekeeping, and linen service come standard, while social activities, movies, gardening, and educational events encourage people to join in when they want to. Parking is available if someone drives, and move-in coordination helps make the move smoother, even though most people say you settle in quick because everyone helps one another.
Windy Ridge is state licensed (Alaska license #100183), and every year or so, local agencies check up to ensure all laws and care standards get met, which means the rules someone expects are followed. The Seniorly community score is 3.8, so it's solid but not perfect, which probably fits a small place that's focused on care rather than fancy things. Medicare's only accepted if it's certified, and that's something to check on if payment's an issue. The floors are non-slip, and there are gardens and community spaces for people who enjoy outdoors, while inside, there are movie nights, internet access, and staff available to help with dressing, toileting, bathing, and medication, which means most daily needs get covered, and that's important for those looking for a simpler, safer daily life.
