Assisted living is a home-like residential setting where caregivers help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, transferring, continence and toileting, and medication, while residents stay as independent as possible. A nursing home is a more clinical setting. Briar Rose is a recently remodeled 10-bedroom home in Wasilla with 24-hour awake staff, nurses on staff and on call, and a warm, family-style atmosphere.

Briar Rose currently accepts the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) waiver and the Alaskans Living Independently (ALI) waiver. Eligibility requirements apply. A Care Coordinator can help you assess your needs and navigate the waiver process. Care Coordination Resource of Alaska (ccralaska.org) is a good place to start. Contact us for a complimentary evaluation and to discuss other payment options.

We offer full housekeeping and laundry, gourmet home-style meals and snacks, customized care plans, medication help, assistance with appointments and transportation arrangements, and help with all activities of daily living. The home has a large kitchen and dining area, recreation areas, two roll-in showers, rooms with balconies, and a large backyard with raised flower beds. Our activities coordinator plans a wide range of activities, including Senior University, hobbies, companion time, volunteering, and community events.

Yes. We want residents to feel at home, and we can also provide furnishings on request. Contact us before move-in to plan your room.

Yes, family and friends are always welcome, and we invite families to join community events and activities. Our staff keeps families informed and answers questions about their loved one’s care. Please call us for current visiting hours.

Yes. We help with all appointments and transportation arrangements. We also have nurses on staff and on call and telehealth medical services available. Anchorage is a short drive away for specialty and advanced medical care.

Briar Rose is a small 10-bedroom home, so residents get personal attention. Licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and trained staff are available 24 hours a day, with 24-hour on-call nursing. Every resident has access to a call system that alerts caregivers day or night. Contact us for our current staffing details.

Please contact us to ask about our pet policy. Residents enjoy visits from trained therapy animals as part of our activity program.

Yes. We live in the Mat-Su Valley, where there are community events all year, such as town parades, antique marketplaces, and winter light shows, and we help residents attend and celebrate. We also plan outings like picnics in the park, fishing trips, and nature walks, with staff to assist and supervise.

Please contact us to discuss your situation. We help arrange transportation for appointments and outings

Briar Rose supports adults, including seniors and individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities. We take care to admit residents who fit well in our community, and we offer a complimentary evaluation to build a plan of care. Contact us to see if Briar Rose is the right fit.

We have licensed nurses on staff and on call 24 hours a day, plus telehealth medical services. We also work with local rehabilitation and day habilitation providers. Contact us for a complimentary evaluation so we can confirm the level of care your loved one needs.

Awake staff are on duty around the clock, and nurses are on staff and on call. Residents can use call lights at any time to alert caregivers. Our team responds right away, contacts emergency services when needed, and notifies the family. Anchorage is a short drive away for advanced medical care.

Please contact us to discuss this before move-in. Our own certified nursing assistants and trained caregivers are available 24 hours a day.

We serve three home-style meals a day plus snacks. Residents share family-style meals at our grand 12-foot dining table, which can seat everyone at once.

Briar Rose has 10 large bedrooms, some with balconies. Several rooms are large enough to accommodate couples, and we can provide furnishings on request. Contact us for current availability.

Yes. We encourage residents to personalize their rooms with their own photos, bedding, and keepsakes so the space feels like home.