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Fireweed Place
"Housing Designed by Seniors for Seniors"
Owned and operated by Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority, Fireweed Place is a 67-unit apartment building built specifically for senior citizens 60 years of age or older who can live independently or with minimal caregiver assistance and who qualify for occupancy. The Fireweed Place is not a senior center. It is the first such type of building in to be built in Southeast Alaska exclusively for the residency of Senior Citizens and we are extremely proud of it. Social functions are available and held at the request and planning of residents themselves and there are potlucks, bridge groups and other meetings that all residents can participate in. For those that need meal services, there is Meals-on-Wheels available to provide as well.
Fireweed Place has been open since August of 1995. There are efficiency style, single and two bedroom apartments to choose from. All apartments are unfurnished and while we are not completely handicap accessible, we do have many handicap amenities such as wider doors and hallways for wheel chairs, grab bars, raised toilets and showers and full spectrum lighting. All showers are equipped with a seat and all bathrooms are accessible by wheel chair and all bathroom vanities allow for wheel chairs to slide under. The main corridors on each floor are lighted and we also have sitting room/library rooms on each floor for everyone to use.
Fireweed Place is located downtown in Juneau Alaska close to shopping, bus lines and government offices. The residents who live here have moved from the lowe 48 states to be with family, moved from outlining communities to be closer to medical facilities and many have sold their homes and moved here to enjoy not having to deal with the demands of owning a home. They have found that it is a comfortable building to live in with easy access to Juneau businesses, family and medical needs. Some low income housing assistance is available and if you feel that you may be in need of housing assistance, we encourage you to speak with our staff. They are more than willing to provide you with information, answers to your questions an guide you through the proper steps and authorities to accomplish your goals. We are extremely proud to have Fireweed Place as a senior housing complex.
Apartment Amenities
You get it all!
Fireweed Place apartments are very nicely equipped with many amenities for you to enjoy. While our apartments are unfurnished, you can view a list of all of the aminities that are included in all apartments.
Range Oven with self-cleaning features
Full size "no-frost" refridgerator
Modern dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Light Oak-finished cabinets
Double basin kitchen sink
Fully carpeted except for Kitchen and Bathroom
Blindes on all the windows
Electric outlets in every room
Cable TV outlets in every room
Telephone outlets in every room
Individual room temperature control - electric heat
Closet area with racks
Individual Apartment hot water heater
Washer and Dryer hookup or coin-operated laundry rooms on every floor
Safety rails on walls of bathroom
Handicapped toilet access
Rack for linens in the bathroom
Shower stall with comfortable folding seat
Porcelain sink and large counter area.
Security entry system
24 hour security camera
Electronic smoke detector and sprinkler system
Full service elevator
Secure, indoor parking area
Dining room for private parties and social functions
Cable TV included in non-subsidized apartments
Individual mail boxes in the lobby
Rent includes water, sewer, trash, snow removal
Light and airy rooms
Exercise room/Sewing room/Library and sitting rooms
Brightly lit and fully carpeted hallways ideal for walking when the weather is inclement
Professional and courteous staff
Care-A-Van transportation service to A&P and the Senior Center for lunch
Large patio with beautiful landscaped garden
Snow and ice removal
Support services avalible through Catholic Community Services (located on premises)
On city bus line
Walking distance to shops, restaurants, post office- Notary service
Additional Contact Information
Getting a hold of us...
Fireweed Place "Housing Designed by Seniors for Seniors"
415 Willoughby Avenue
Juneau Alaska 99801
(907) 586-5000 / Fax (907) 586-5001
