Pioneers' Home-Sitka

A hidden gem! Cheesy high priced, Made-In-China souvenirs are all over these Alaskan tourist towns. If you want a Real memento of your Alaskan adventure, visit this place. The good, deserving people who live here are surprisingly adept at painting, modeling, and carving, and the prices are great! It's a small shop, and the goodies will also help put a bit more jingle and smiles on these elderly faces. And if you love to hear original eyewitness history of the area, this is the place. Come check it out! A beautiful, very clean historic building and grounds are a great place to get away from the tourist crowds. My wife and I were on our Bucket List Alaskan Cruise. This place is an easy walk from the Cruise Ship docks. One more note: On our visit, there was some great piano playing being performed by one of the Ship's musicians from our ship. Quantum of the Seas. Wonderful!

An impressive building that serves as a nursing home. Well-kept and clean.

This is a local Retirement home, but they have a small gift shop that supports the residents. Beautiful architecture and outside scenery. Great chocolate bars made on site.

Beautiful retirement home. The lady at the gift shop was so friendly and welcoming, enjoyed chatting with her.

When you are 65, sign up, so when you need assisted Living you are already on the list. 4 levels of care. Lots of activities and social environment. It is right in middle of town so residents can get around nicely. Beautiful grounds and landscaping. Wonderful staff.