Questions and Answers

Fairbanks resident with baby goat.
Fairbanks resident enjoying pet therapy with a baby goat.

Who can apply for admission to an Alaska Pioneer Home?

Any Alaska resident age 60 or older who has been physically present in the State of Alaska for a minimum of twelve consecutive months prior to application.

How does one apply for admission?

By turning in a completed application for admission to an Alaska Pioneer Home. Applications may be turned in to any of the six Pioneer Homes, or they may be mailed/faxed/turned in to the Division of Alaska Pioneer Homes Central Office in Juneau (address listed below).

Where can I get a pioneer home application?

Application forms are available online, and can also be picked up at any of the six Pioneer Homes as well as at the Central Office of the Division of Alaska Pioneer Homes (located on the 7th floor of the State Office Building in Juneau).
They can also be obtained by calling 907-465-4416, or by writing to:

Division of Alaska Pioneer Homes
Central Office,
P.O. Box 112670
Juneau, AK 99811-2670
Phone: 907-465-4416
Fax: 907-465-4108
Email: alaskapioneerhomes@alaska.gov