Senior Care Costs 2025
Senior Care Costs in Alaska
In Alaska, the median cost of assisted living is $9,882 per month, 59% above the U.S. median of $6,200. A semi-private nursing home room has a median of $27,831 per month, and non-medical in-home care averages $38 per hour, or $7,245 per month at 44 hours a week. For assisted living, Alaska ranks 2nd highest among 50 states.
Median monthly costs in Alaska
Assisted living
$9,882 /mo
+59% vs national
Nursing home (semi-private)
$27,831 /mo
+190% vs national
Nursing home (private)
N/A
In-home care (non-medical)
$7,245 /mo
+9% vs national
Other care options in Alaska
Adult day health care
$175 /day
Non-medical caregiver
$38 /hour
Private duty nurse (in the home)
N/A
How Alaska compares
| Monthly median | Alaska | U.S. median | Lowest state | Highest state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $9,882 | $6,200 | Mississippi $4,369 | Hawaii $12,096 |
| Nursing home (semi-private) | $27,831 | $9,581 | Texas $5,627 | Alaska $27,831 |
| Nursing home (private) | N/A | $10,798 | Texas $7,604 | Oregon $18,448 |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $7,245 | $6,673 | Mississippi $4,576 | Wyoming $8,771 |
What two years of care could cost
Illustrative totals using the Alaska monthly median multiplied by 24 months. Actual costs depend on the community, the level of care, and annual price increases.
| Care type | Two-year estimate |
|---|---|
| Assisted living | $237,168 |
| Nursing home (semi-private) | $667,944 |
| Nursing home (private) | N/A |
| In-home care (44 hours a week) | $173,880 |
States with similar costs
These states have median assisted living, nursing home, and in-home care costs closest to Alaska.
- Connecticut Assisted living $9,118/mo · Nursing home $15,208/mo
- Massachusetts Assisted living $9,600/mo · Nursing home $14,448/mo
- Hawaii Assisted living $12,096/mo · Nursing home $15,473/mo
- Oregon Assisted living $6,874/mo · Nursing home $16,760/mo
Paying with Medicaid in Alaska
Medicaid can help pay for nursing home care when a person's income and assets are within the limits set by their state. Rules differ from state to state and change over time, so confirm the current figures with the agency before making decisions.
- Monthly income limit for nursing home Medicaid
- $2,982/month Source: www.akleg.gov · effective January 1, 2026 · verified October 10, 2026
Apply or get help: Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance →
This is general information, not legal or financial advice. An elder law attorney or your state agency can explain how the rules apply to a specific situation.
Frequently asked questions about costs in Alaska
How much does assisted living cost in Alaska?
The median cost of assisted living in Alaska is $9,882 per month ($118,578 per year) for a private one-bedroom unit, according to the 2025 CareScout Cost of Care Survey. That is 59% above the U.S. median of $6,200 per month.
How much does a nursing home cost in Alaska?
A semi-private nursing home room in Alaska has a median cost of $27,831 per month ($333,975 per year), compared with $9,581 nationally. CareScout did not have enough data to report a private-room median for Alaska.
How much does in-home care cost in Alaska?
Non-medical in-home care in Alaska has a median rate of $38 per hour, which comes to $7,245 per month ($86,944 per year) at 44 hours of care a week. The U.S. median is $35 per hour. Adult day health care has a median of $175 per day, or $45,500 per year at five days a week.
Is senior care in Alaska more expensive than the national average?
Alaska is above the U.S. median for 3 of the 3 care types with 2025 data (assisted living, nursing home semi-private and private rooms, and in-home care). Costs also vary widely by city and county within a state, so use these figures as a starting point.
Methodology and sources
Data source: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, published by CareScout (Genworth) in March 2026. Rates were collected from long-term care providers between July–November 2025.
How figures are calculated: Assisted living is the median monthly rate for a private one-bedroom unit. Nursing home figures are median monthly rates for semi-private and private rooms. In-home care assumes 44 hours of non-medical care per week, and adult day health care assumes five days per week. Annual figures are the reported annual medians; monthly figures are the annual rate divided by 12.
Keep in mind: These are state-level medians. Costs can differ significantly between cities and counties, and between individual communities. Use them to plan and to ask better questions, and confirm current prices directly with providers.