The 10 Worst Nursing Homes in Alaska

Finding the Right Nursing Home in Alaska: Why It Matters

When it comes to choosing a nursing home for your loved ones in Alaska, it's crucial to have access to accurate and comprehensive information. Our "Worst Nursing Homes in Alaska" page aims to provide you with insights into the facilities that have fallen short in various aspects of care. Understanding these ratings can help you make more informed decisions and ensure the well-being of those who matter most.

Top Worst Nursing Homes in Alaska

Our state rankings highlight the nursing homes in Alaska that have received the lowest quality scores based on a variety of factors, including health inspections, staffing levels, and resident care. These scores are designed to give you a clear picture of which facilities may require closer scrutiny.

Factors Considered:

Health and safety inspections
Staffing ratios
Resident care and outcomes
Compliance with federal and state regulations

Our scoring methodology is transparent and designed to provide an unbiased look at each facility's performance. Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.

Nursing Home	Rating
Polaris Extended Care 920 COMPASSION CIRCLE ANCHORAGE, AK	359.50 /
Centennial Post Acute 9100 CENTENNIAL DRIVE ANCHORAGE, AK	327.25
Maple Springs of Palmer 12130 EAST MAPLE SPRINGS WAY PALMER, AK	201.75
Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care 3100 TONGASS AVENUE KETCHIKAN, AK	119.00
Providence Kodiak Island Med Ltc 1915 E REZANOF DRIVE KODIAK, AK	109.00
Denali Center 1510 19TH AVENUE FAIRBANKS, AK	103.00
Polaris Transitional Care 910 COMPASSION CIRCLE ANCHORAGE, AK	97.25
Providence Valdez Medical Center 911 MEALS AVENUE VALDEZ, AK	84.00
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home 1100 CHIEF EDDIE HOFFMAN HWY BETHEL, AK	77.00
Wildflower Court 2000 SALMON CREEK LANE JUNEAU, AK	69.00

Disclaimer: Our rankings are based on data collected from reputable sources, including government reports and independent evaluations. While we strive for accuracy, we encourage you to visit facilities and conduct your own research before making any decisions.

Worst Nursing Homes in Alaska By City

Every city in Alaska has its own set of challenges and standards when it comes to nursing home care. To help you find the information most relevant to your location, we've compiled city-specific rankings of the worst-rated nursing homes. Click on the links below to explore the detailed lists for each city.

Worst Nursing Homes in Anchorage

Polaris Extended Care (359.5)
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (2026-01-12)
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (2026-01-12)
Centennial Post Acute (327.25)
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (2026-02-26)
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (2026-02-26)
Polaris Transitional Care (97.25)
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (2026-01-09)
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. (2026-01-09)

Worst Nursing Homes in Fairbanks

Denali Center (103)
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-03-06)
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (2026-03-06)

Worst Nursing Homes in Juneau

Wildflower Court (69)
- Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2025-06-29)
- Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. (2025-06-29)
Clearview (33)
- Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2025-09-04)
- Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. (2025-09-04)
Clearview Brain Injury Center (4)
- Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. (2025-04-30)
- Provide family notifications of emergency plan. (2025-04-30)

Worst Nursing Homes in Badger

Worst Nursing Homes in Knik-Fairview

Related Lists and Resources

While it's important to be aware of the lowest-rated facilities, we also provide resources to help you find the best care available. Check out our other lists to find top-rated nursing homes and facilities that excel in specific areas.

Making Informed Decisions

Understanding our rankings and how they are derived can empower you to make better choices for your loved ones. Remember, a low rating in one area doesn't necessarily mean a facility is entirely unsuitable; it's a starting point for further investigation.

Tips for Evaluating Nursing Homes in Alaska:

Schedule visits to potential facilities
Speak with staff and residents
Review recent inspection reports
Consider the specific needs of your loved one

Disclaimer: NursingHomeDatabase.com does not have a relationship, either commercial or otherwise, with any of the skilled nursing facilities referred to on this site. This is an independent resource that tries to make more and better information available to the public.

More Resources for Families

Navigating the world of nursing home care can be overwhelming. Here are some resources to help you make the best decisions for your family:

How We Compile Nursing Home Ratings in Alaska

Every month, we rank all of the skilled nursing facilities in Alaska. These rankings are based on data provided by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid measures ("CMS"), including the CMS 5-Star Rating System and the Health Inspection Scores. The list of the Worst Skilled Nursing Facilities in Alaska is based on the weighted overall health inspection score which is a composite of CMS's three most recent skilled nursing home inspection scores weighted to give the most recent inspection more importance.

The CMS 5-Star Rating System rates skilled nursing facilities from one to five stars, with one star being the lowest and five stars being the highest. The rating system also rates Alaska nursing homes across five different dimensions including overall rating, health inspection rating, quality measures rating, overall staffing rating, and RN staffing rating (RN is an acronym for Registered Nurse).