Quick answers
- Is Second Chances licensed?
- Second Chances appears on the official licence list of the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services, Residential Licensing (list dated August 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Home - Mental or Developmental Disabilities”, licence number 101052, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Second Chances have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 4. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Second Chances?
- 21342 Torkelson Circle, Chugiak, AK 99567, Alaska.
- What is the phone number of Second Chances?
- (907) 688-1377, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, Palmer (about 20 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Alaska Life Group Home, LLC0.0 mi · Chugiak, AK · capacity 10
- AT Serenity Home Care0.0 mi · Chugiak, AK · capacity 2
- Birchwood Assisted Living Home, LLC0.0 mi · Chugiak, AK · capacity 2
- Chugiak Senior Citizens', Inc.0.0 mi · Chugiak, AK · capacity 21
- Eagle Crest (III ALH)0.0 mi · Chugiak, AK · capacity 5
- AK Nurtured Living's Eagle River House12 mi · Eagle River, AK · capacity 5
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Mat-Su Regional Medical Center20 mi · Palmer, AK
- 673rd Medical Group (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson)25 mi · Jber, AK
- Alaska Native Medical Center27 mi · Anchorage, AK
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Home - Mental or Developmental Disabilities |
|---|---|
| Licence number | 101052 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 4 |
| Address | 21342 Torkelson Circle, Chugiak, AK 99567 |
| State | Alaska |
| Phone | (907) 688‑1377 |
| Licensing agency | Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services, Residential Licensing |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Alaska — Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services, Residential Licensing, list dated August 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances