Published November 8, 2026

Hospitals in Anchorage, AK: Where They Are and Living Nearby

Written by Annie Bjerkestrand

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Which Anchorage hospital you use is set by your coverage and eligibility more than your address.

Key Takeaway

Anchorage's hospitals for the general public are in the U-Med district and East Anchorage, and which one you use depends on your coverage or eligibility before your address. If you want to live close to U-Med on a smaller budget, look at condos, which sold for about $195,000 less than single-family homes at the median over the 90 days ending September 30, 2026. If you'd rather have more land, Eagle River works, but it means a Glenn Highway drive to reach a hospital.

Who This Guide Is For

You're deciding where in Anchorage to buy and want to know which hospital you'd use and how far from it you're willing to live.

Anchorage Hospitals and Who Can Use Them

In the U-Med district, Providence and Alaska Native Medical Center sit close together. Alaska Regional is on the east side, and the JBER hospital is on base. If you work at one of these hospitals, living nearby also shortens your daily commute.

Providence Alaska Medical Center

This is the default hospital for many commercially insured households, located at 3200 Providence Drive in the U-Med district. It's a 401-bed acute care facility and the largest hospital in Alaska. Most of the city funnels into U-Med traffic around Providence Drive and Tudor Road, so an address that looks close on a map may not be.

Alaska Native Medical Center

The Alaska Native Medical Center is at 4315 Diplomacy Drive. Eligibility is limited to Alaska Native and American Indian people. If you're not eligible, living next door doesn't change where you go for care. If you may be, confirm eligibility directly with the facility.

Alaska Regional Hospital

Alaska Regional Hospital, at 2801 DeBarr Road on the east side, is the one general hospital for the public outside the U-Med district. Confirm with your insurer that it's in network before you weigh distance to it.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital

The 673rd Medical Group at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is a 65-bed Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs Joint Venture hospital at 5955 Zeamer Avenue. It provides inpatient and outpatient care to roughly 159,000 DoD and VA beneficiaries. Base access rules mean most residents can't use it even if they live near the gate. If you have military or VA coverage, confirm eligibility directly with the facility.

Drive Times to Hospitals by Area

Mountain View and Muldoon keep you close to the east side, while South Anchorage and Eagle River offer larger lots at the cost of a longer trip. A clear summer drive looks very different after a snowfall. Drive from a listing to your network hospital at the hours you'd travel, including once in winter conditions if you can.

Mountain View

Mountain View sits next to Alaska Regional Hospital, the shortest possible drive if that's your network facility. U-Med is across town rather than across the city, so the drive to Providence or Alaska Native Medical Center stays manageable.

Muldoon

In Muldoon, DeBarr Road leads directly toward Alaska Regional and Tudor Road points toward U-Med. Muldoon Road and the cross-town arterials are the slow part of either trip.

South Anchorage

South Anchorage gives you room to spread out, and the Hillside area offers larger lots. Reaching Providence and the U-Med district means taking the Seward Highway north. Hillside streets are steep and can slow to a crawl after snowfall. Ask whether a street is maintained by the Municipality or a road service area, and how quickly it gets plowed.

Eagle River

Eagle River has no freestanding emergency department, so hospital care means a Glenn Highway drive into Anchorage. Winter conditions can lengthen that drive considerably. Residents do have a local urgent care clinic in the Providence Medical Building in Eagle River.

Condo or House Near the U-Med Hospitals

Over the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, Anchorage condos sold at a median $299,969 and $246 per square foot. They're cheaper per square foot too, so the saving isn't only from buying a smaller unit. Fewer condos sold above list price (31.9%, against 41% of single-family homes), which leaves you a little more room to negotiate near the hospitals. Ask the association for current HOA dues and what they cover.

Single-family homes sold at a median $494,803 and spent a median of 9 days on the market, so buying a house near U-Med means acting within days. Get pre-approved before you tour, because what you can afford at current mortgage rates sets how high you can bid.

The market data isn't broken out by neighborhood, so prices right around U-Med may differ from the city medians. Ask for recent sales within about a mile of the hospital you'll use. RMG Real Estate can pull recent sales near your target hospital to help you compare.

How to Choose Where to Live Near a Hospital in Anchorage

Start with which hospital your insurance network or eligibility points you to: Providence, Alaska Native Medical Center, Alaska Regional or the JBER hospital. That answer decides which campus to measure your drive to. Next, decide how long a winter drive you'll accept. Then compare your budget with the condo and house medians above. These factors go hand in hand with the pros and cons of living in Anchorage.

If you want the shortest drive to Alaska Regional, look at Mountain View or Muldoon. If a larger lot matters more than a short drive, look at South Anchorage or Eagle River. If you want to be near Providence or ANMC on a smaller budget, start with condos within a short drive of U-Med. If you'd rather have on-site care than a home near a hospital, compare retirement communities in Anchorage instead.

At a Glance

All homes, Anchorage, 90 days ending 2026-09-30: median sale price $449,786, up 0.3% year over year, based on 1,101 sales
All homes: median 10 days on market, 100.2% sale-to-list, 38.4% sold above list, 1.8 months of supply, 638 homes in inventory, $257 median price per sq ft (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Single-family homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30: median sale price $494,803, up 3.1% year over year, based on 737 sales
Single-family homes: median 9 days on market, 100.3% sale-to-list, 41% sold above list, 1.7 months of supply, 406 homes in inventory, $266 median price per sq ft (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Condos, 90 days ending 2026-09-30: median sale price $299,969, up 5.3% year over year, based on 282 sales
Condos: median 10 days on market, 100.1% sale-to-list, 31.9% sold above list, 1.8 months of supply, 170 units in inventory, $246 median price per sq ft (90 days ending 2026-09-30)

Anchorage Hospitals FAQs

How Many Hospitals Are in Anchorage, Alaska?

The Alaska Division of Health Care Services' licensing list includes the four hospitals profiled above, among others. It also lists the Alaska Psychiatric Institute at 3700 Piper Street and North Star Hospital at 1500 DeBarr Circle.

Which Hospital in Anchorage Is the Best?

Compare CMS Care Compare overall star ratings for each Anchorage hospital, and confirm the hospital offers the specific service or treatment you need.

Which Hospital in Anchorage Is a Trauma Center?

Alaska Native Medical Center and Providence Alaska Medical Center are Anchorage's two Level II Adult and Pediatric trauma centers. ANMC became the state's first Level II Trauma Center in 1999, and Providence received its designation in 2013.

Is There a Children's Hospital in Anchorage?

Yes. Providence Alaska Children's Hospital, a hospital-within-a-hospital on the main Providence campus, is described as Alaska's only children's hospital. It has a Newborn Intensive Care Unit, a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center emergency care.

Is There a Psychiatric Hospital in Anchorage?

Yes. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute is the state's only public psychiatric hospital, with 80 beds for adults. North Star Behavioral Health System is a separately licensed, for-profit psychiatric hospital on DeBarr Road.

Where Is the VA Hospital in Anchorage?

The Alaska VA Healthcare System's Anchorage clinic is at 1201 North Muldoon Road. Inpatient and 24/7 emergency care are at the JBER joint venture hospital, which is linked to the Anchorage clinic by a walkway.

How Far Is the Nearest Hospital from Girdwood?

The Girdwood Health Clinic handles primary and urgent care. For hospital emergency care, most of Girdwood is 35 to 40 miles from Downtown Anchorage via the Seward Highway, and Providence is a little farther than that.

Where Can I Get Urgent Care in Anchorage Instead of Going to the ER?

Providence and Alaska Regional both run urgent care clinics, such as the Providence Midtown clinic. Independent options include Primary Care Associates of Alaska and Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center. Confirm clinic hours before you go.