Assisted Living and Memory Care in Wasilla, Alaska
Aurora Senior Care provides residential assisted living throughout the Mat-Su Valley, offering personalized care plans, memory care support, and RN-led oversight in a small, home-based setting.
Care That Is Built Around Your Loved One, Not the Other Way Around
At Aurora Senior Care, care is not a program your loved one fits into. It is a plan built around them, their history, their preferences, their daily rhythms, and their goals.
Aurora Senior Care is a small, residential assisted living home in the Mat-Su Valley designed to provide personalized care in a true home environment. We offer a focused range of services guided by clinical expertise, delivered with genuine compassion, and rooted in the belief that this is first and always, a home.
Assisted Living
Assisted living at Aurora Senior Care means exactly what it should, help with the things that have become difficult, offered in a way that preserves the dignity and independence your loved one has always known.
Our team will provide hands-on support with the activities of daily living, including:
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- Personal hygiene and grooming assistance
- Dressing and mobility support
- Ambulation and safe transfers
- Continence management with dignity and discretion
- Meal support and nutritional encouragement
- Daily routine management
What makes Aurora Senior Care’s assisted living different is the level of attention each resident receives. Unlike larger nursing facilities where one caregiver may be responsible for many residents at once, our care home is intentionally designed for more personalized attention, with approximately one caregiver for every five residents. In this intimate setting, your loved one is not competing for a caregiver’s time. They receive consistent, focused care from people who genuinely know them.
Memory Care Support
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or another form of cognitive decline requires more than patience, it requires clinical understanding, structured consistency, and an environment that feels safe and familiar, even when memory does not.
Kate Andrade brings a rare perspective to memory care, she is not only a Registered Nurse with clinical experience in dementia care, but also the daughter of a father living with dementia. She understands this journey from both sides and that understanding shapes every aspect of how memory care is delivered at Aurora Senior Care.
What Our Memory Care Support Includes
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- Structured, consistent daily routines that support orientation and reduce anxiety
- A secure, monitored home environment designed to prevent wandering and ensure safety
- Cognitive engagement activities tailored to each resident's abilities and interests
- Dementia-informed communication techniques used by all caregivers
- Close collaboration with families on care approaches and behavioral changes
- RN oversight to monitor health changes and adjust care plans proactively
According to the Alzheimer's Association, consistency in environment and routine is one of the most important factors in quality of life for individuals living with dementia. Aurora's small home model is specifically built to provide that consistency.
We know how overwhelming this stage of the journey can feel for families. At Aurora Senior Care, you will not navigate it alone.
Medication Management
Medication errors are among the most common and preventable causes of health complications in older adults. At Aurora Senior Care, medication management is not delegated to the bottom of a caregiver's to-do list, it is treated as the clinical responsibility it is.
Safe, accurate medication administration according to each resident's prescribed schedule
RN-level review of medications and potential interactions
Tracking and documentation of all medications and doses
Coordination with pharmacies and physicians as needed
Proactive communication with families when medication changes occur
With Kate’s nursing background guiding oversight, families can trust that their loved one’s medications are being managed with careful RN oversight and attention to detail, inside the comfort of a warm home.
Smart Wellness
Monitoring Technology
Aurora Senior Care will use CarePredictTM, smart wellness monitoring technology that helps caregivers proactively identify subtle changes in a resident’s daily patterns before they escalate into health concerns.
What CarePredictTM Monitors
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- Daily activity patterns and movement trends
- Changes in mobility that may indicate fall risk
- Sleep quality and overnight movement
- Shifts in bathroom frequency that may signal health changes
- Early indicators of cognitive or physical decline
This technology does not replace attentive, human care, it enhances it. By giving our team early, data-informed insights, CarePredictTM allows us to act proactively rather than reactively, which can make a meaningful difference in a resident's health trajectory.
Life at Aurora: Wellness, Activities, and Meaningful Days
Quality care is not only about what we do for residents, but also about how they experience each day. At Aurora Senior Care, we are committed to creating a daily rhythm that is engaging, purposeful, and genuinely enjoyable.
Health & Wellness
- Personalized wellness monitoring and regular health check-ins
- Light daily exercise and mobility support with guidance from Joao Andrade, our CNA and physical education specialist
- Nutritional support through home-cooked meals and family-style dining
- Coordination with outside healthcare providers for appointments and therapy
Cognitive & Social Engagement
- Structured cognitive activities designed to maintain mental engagement
- Social interaction and recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities
- Music, games, reminiscence activities, and light crafts
- Community connections and small outings when appropriate
Comfort & Daily Living
- Home-cooked meals and family-style dining with nutritious, familiar foods
- Private and semi-private rooms that are comfortable and personal spaces residents can make their own
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- Salon and nail services
- Virtual family visits via Zoom and video calling
- Wheelchair-accessible home design throughout
Safety & Environment
- Secure, monitored home environment
- Fall prevention protocols and safety-focused design
- Background-checked staff
- CPR and First Aid certified
How We Build Your Loved One's Care Plan
Before a resident moves into Aurora Senior Care, we take the time to truly understand who they are, not just their medical needs, but their life, their preferences, and what makes them feel most at home.
Step 1: An Honest Conversation
We begin with a conversation with you and, where possible, with your loved one. We want to understand their history, their daily rhythms, their likes and dislikes, their social tendencies, and the care they currently need and may need in the future.
Step 2: A Comprehensive Care Assessment
Kate conducts a thorough clinical assessment to understand each resident's health status, cognitive condition, medication needs, mobility, and any specific care considerations. This forms the foundation of your loved one's personalized care plan.
Step 3: A Plan That Belongs to Them
We develop a written care plan that is specific, practical, and built around the senior, not a template. It covers all aspects of care, daily routines, wellness goals, and communication preferences with family.
Step 4: Ongoing Review and Adaptation
A good care plan is never static. As your loved one's needs evolve, so does their plan. We conduct regular reviews, keep families informed of any changes, and adjust care proactively, not just when a problem arises.
Families exploring assisted living in Wasilla can learn more about our approach and philosophy on our Home page.
Aurora Senior Care does not provide skilled nursing or hospital-level medical care. Residents receive assisted living support with RN-led oversight in a non-medical residential assisted living setting and coordination with external healthcare providers as needed.