Marrulut Eniit (“Grandma’s House”) 10 Unit Assisted Living Facility Dillingham, Alaska Bristol Bay Housing Authority Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation Bristol Bay Native Association Curyung Village Council City of Dillingham Ekuk Village Council Partners:

Assisted Living Facilities Models in Public Housing 2 BACKGROUND Marrulut EniitDillingham, Alaska The elders of Alaska’s Bristol Bay region are predominately Native American, and a vital cultural resource to Yupik Eskimo and Aleut families. Marrulut Eniit enables elders who need assisted living care to remain near family and friends. Previously the closest assisted living facilities were in Anchorage, and transition to unfamiliar urban environments often accelerated Alaskan elders’ demise.

Assisted Living Facilities Models in Public Housing 3 Facilities Marrulut EniitDillingham, Alaska Marrulut Eniit includes a full-time manager’s apartment of 800 sq. ft., and 10 handicap accessible and equipped units of 480 sq. ft. each. Each unit includes a small living area, bedroom and kitchen area. Attendant Caretakers are available 24-hours a day.

Assisted Living Facilities Models in Public Housing 4 Facilities Marrulut EniitDillingham, Alaska fenced courtyard. Common areas comprise 3,491 sq. ft. of Marrulut Eniit’s total 9,091 sq. ft. Common areas include a Dining/Multi- purpose congregate living area, kitchen facilities for group dining, a separate storage area for each tenant, common laundry and whirlpool bath, and a large

Assisted Living Facilities Models in Public Housing 5 Funding Marrulut EniitDillingham, Alaska Grants Alaska Housing Finance Corp..….$900,645 HUD/ICDBG – Curyung……………..500,000 HUD/ICDBG – Ekuk………………….500,000 State of Alaska Mental Health……..250,000 FHLB…………………………………….48,000 TOTAL $2,198,645 Additional Assistance: City of Dillingham Property Donation Choggiung Ltd. (Native Corp.) Land Donation

Assisted Living Facilities Models in Public Housing 6 Operating Expenses Marrulut EniitDillingham, Alaska Revenue Medicaid ………………………....….$340,000 Tenant Rent…………………………… 40,000 Tenant Meals…………………………. 40,000 Local Generated...…………………… 22,000 TOTAL $442,000 Expenditures: Operating and Maintenance………$ 54,000 Food and Services…………………. 338,000 Administration………………………. 50,000 TOTAL $442,000

Assisted Living Facilities Models in Public Housing 7 Administration Marrulut EniitDillingham, Alaska Marrulut Eniit is operated by a 501c3 organization comprised of the agencies that contributed to the project. The Bristol Bay Housing Authority provides contract management and employs Marrulut Eniit’s staff. HUD “Best Practices” Recognition The first state-licensed assisted living facility in rural Alaska, Marrulut Eniit received the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s “Best Practices” Award in August, 2000.

Assisted Living Facilities Models in Public Housing 8 Challenges Marrulut EniitDillingham, Alaska Coordinating constituent service agency goals and requirements. Public relations underway to overcome cultural resistance to the assisted living concept. High rate of employee turnover.

Assisted Living Facilities Models in Public Housing 9 Contacts Marrulut EniitDillingham, Alaska Bristol Bay Housing Authority Dave McClure, Executive Director Box 50, Dillingham, Alaska Ph: FAX Marrulut Eniit (“Grandma’s House” ) Marilyn Casteel, Manager Box 1445, Dillingham, Alaska Ph: FAX