Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Alaska
Key metrics for nursing homes in Alaska including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Alaska has a total of 20 active skilled nursing facilities with 834 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 733,583, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 879.60 persons in Alaska.
There were 725 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 86.93%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Alaska has added 0 new beds and lost 0 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Alaska and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 2.08 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 4.18 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 6.93 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Alaska
COVID-19 Infections in Alaska Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Alaska there were a total of 0 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
No homes were removed by CMS over the past twelve months.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Alaska.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Alaska based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Searhc Sitka Long Term Care 209 MOLLER AVENUE SITKA, AK |
11.00
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Petersburg Medical Center Ltc 103 FRAM STREET PETERSBURG, AK |
11.00
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South Peninsula Hospital Ltc 4300 BARTLETT STREET HOMER, AK |
13.00
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Wrangell Medical Center Ltc 232 WOOD STREET WRANGELL, AK |
18.00
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Utuqqanaat Inaat 436 MISSION STREET KOTZEBUE, AK |
22.00
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Quyanna Care Center 1100 GREG KRUSCHEK AVENUE NOME, AK |
35.00
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Maple Springs of Wasilla 3265 E MERIDIAN LOOP WASILLA, AK |
36.00
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Providence Seward Mountain Haven 2203 OAK STREET SEWARD, AK |
43.00
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Cordova Community Med Ltc 602 CHASE AVE CORDOVA, AK |
50.00
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Heritage Place 232 ROCKWELL AVENUE SOLDOTNA, AK |
66.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Alaska based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Polaris Extended Care 920 COMPASSION CIRCLE ANCHORAGE, AK |
359.50
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Centennial Post Acute 9100 CENTENNIAL DRIVE ANCHORAGE, AK |
327.25
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Maple Springs of Palmer 12130 EAST MAPLE SPRINGS WAY PALMER, AK |
201.75
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Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care 3100 TONGASS AVENUE KETCHIKAN, AK |
119.00
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Providence Kodiak Island Med Ltc 1915 E REZANOF DRIVE KODIAK, AK |
109.00
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Denali Center 1510 19TH AVENUE FAIRBANKS, AK |
103.00
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Polaris Transitional Care 910 COMPASSION CIRCLE ANCHORAGE, AK |
97.25
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Providence Valdez Medical Center 911 MEALS AVENUE VALDEZ, AK |
84.00
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Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home 1100 CHIEF EDDIE HOFFMAN HWY BETHEL, AK |
77.00
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Wildflower Court 2000 SALMON CREEK LANE JUNEAU, AK |
69.00
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Alaska Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Alaska nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.30 | Higher |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.90 | Higher |
| Qm Rating | 4.00 | Higher |
| Staffing Rating | 3.90 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 9.80 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 5.00 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 6.50 | Higher |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 37.60 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.18 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.67 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.08 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.75 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 6.93 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 6.07 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 1.58 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.05 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 47.20 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 46.70 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.29 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.63 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.59 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.19 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 0.70 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 38,276.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 16.47 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.14 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.25 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 3.03 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 5.87 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.13 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 2.88 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 93.33 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 18.53 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 78.60 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 0.89 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 19.46 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 14.24 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 95.99 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 85.53 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 7.31 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 20.02 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 15.49 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 12.58 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.16 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.37 | Lower |