How much does it cost to stay at the Alaska Fisher House?

There is never a charge to stay at a Fisher House. Lodging is free for eligible military and veteran families while a loved one receives medical care.

Who can stay at the Alaska Fisher House?

The Alaska Fisher House serves families and designated caregivers of active-duty service members, retirees, and veterans receiving inpatient or outpatient care at the Anchorage VA hospital, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, and in the Anchorage area. Eligibility is established locally by the hospital and installation command.

How do I request a room at the Alaska Fisher House?

Call the house at (907) 222-1673 and speak to staff, or ask your medical case manager about a Fisher House referral. After hours, call (907) 444-9009.

Where is the Alaska Fisher House located?

4943 Zeamer Ave., Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506 — on a secure military installation, within walking distance of the JBER Joint Venture Hospital. Staff will walk you through base access when you call.

How long can a family stay at the Fisher House?

Families may stay as long as their loved one's care requires, at no cost. Lodging arrangements are coordinated directly with Alaska Fisher House staff.

Stay With Us

If your family needs us, the door is open.

There is never a charge to stay at a Fisher House. If someone you love is receiving care at a military or VA medical facility in the Anchorage area, we may be able to help.

Welcome

Take a look inside before you arrive.

Who Can Stay

Made for military and veteran families.

The Alaska Fisher House serves families of service members and veterans receiving medical care at the Anchorage VA hospital, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, and in the Anchorage area. Eligibility criteria are established locally by the hospital and installation command — if you’re unsure whether you qualify, just call. We’ll help you figure it out.

Reach out

Call the house and speak to staff at (907) 222-1673 — or ask your medical case manager about a Fisher House referral. After hours, call (907) 444-9009.

Check availability

The house manager will confirm eligibility and room availability, and help coordinate the details of your arrival — including directions and access to the base.

Settle in

Arrive to a private suite, a stocked kitchen, and people who understand. Stay as long as your loved one’s care requires — at no cost, ever.

What to Expect

Your own suite, in a shared home.

In your private suite

Beds set up to accommodate your needs during your stay — twin bed, full bed, queen bed, or crib
Private wheelchair-accessible bathroom, towels provided
TV, internet access, and a large closet
Quality sheets, pillows, and comforters

In the shared home

Gourmet kitchen with your own pantry and fridge space, plus food staples and coffee
Dining room, family room, and living room library
Free laundry room with multiple washers and dryers
Outdoor patio, and volunteer-cooked dinners many evenings

Good to know: the house sits on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a secure military installation. When you call, the staff will walk you through base access and directions — please reach out before your first visit.

A Look Inside

Photos from the house.

Private suites, shared spaces, and the occasional Alaskan visitor in the yard.

A private guest suite with a queen bed, armchair, and wreath on the wall — A private guest suite

A guest suite with a full bed, armchair, and handmade quilt — Room to rest

A private wheelchair-accessible bathroom with grab bars and fresh towels — Private, accessible bathroom

The shared kitchen with a large granite island and double ovens — The shared kitchen

The dining room with family tables, high chairs, and fresh flowers — The dining room

The shared living room with built-in shelves, sofas, and a television — The shared living room

Children and families gathered with the Easter bunny in the Fisher House common room — Room to gather

The children's playroom with a craft table, toys, and books — The family playroom

The outdoor patio table with the playground behind it — Patio & playground

The walkway to the Fisher House with the flag flying on a summer day — The walkway home

A moose resting beside the Alaska Fisher House entrance sign — Our welcoming committee

A moose and her calf grazing on the lawn outside the Fisher House — Our other guests

Nearby Medical Facilities

Minutes from the care your family needs.

Whether you travel from Kodiak for an appointment or from Eielson for long-term treatment, the Alaska Fisher House is conveniently located near Anchorage’s finest medical facilities. Being on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson makes using either the JBER Medical Group facilities or the Anchorage VA medical facility convenient and low-burden.

JBER Hospital VA Alaska Healthcare

Contact

Talk to a real person.

Alaska Fisher House

Address4943 Zeamer Ave., Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506

Office(907) 222-1673 · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm

Emergency after hours(907) 444-9009

House managerTheresa Nedrow · theresa.nedrow.2@us.af.mil
Email the houseakfh@us.af.mil

Far from home, but never alone.

If you’re not sure whether a Fisher House can help your family — call anyway. The worst thing we can say is “let’s find you another option.”

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