Nursing Home Safety Scores — Alaska
20 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Alaska are rated using federal CMS inspection records, staffing data, and deficiency citations — translated into plain English. Facilities span Anchorage, Bethel, Cordova, Fairbanks, Homer, and more. Scores updated monthly.
11 Alaska facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 7 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully before choosing.
Data source and freshness
Scores are based on public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog files, including inspection history, staffing, enforcement, complaints, and quality outcomes. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Before you choose care
Use these scores as a research starting point, then read each facility report, ask about recent inspections, and tour in person when possible.
Get the 12-point nursing home checklistQuick safety snapshot
Compare Alaska nursing homes by city, score band, and facility name. Start with the score, then open each report to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement, and quality outcomes before scheduling a visit.
Highest-scoring facilities
- SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL LTC — Homer, 95/100
- QUYANNA CARE CENTER — Nome, 91/100
- SEARHC SITKA LONG TERM CARE — Sitka, 90/100
- WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER LTC — Wrangell, 89/100
- UTUQQANAAT INAAT — Kotzebue, 88/100
Popular Alaska searches: Anchorage, Bethel, Cordova, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak.
Showing 5 of 5 matching facilities (20 statewide)
| Facility | City | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME
Non profit - Corporation |
BETHEL | 44 | Serious Concerns | 18 |
|
KETCHIKAN MED CTR NEW HORIZONS TRANSITIONAL CARE
Non profit - Corporation |
KETCHIKAN | 44 | Serious Concerns | 29 |
|
PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MED LTC
Non profit - Corporation |
KODIAK | 51 | Serious Concerns | 22 |
|
MAPLE SPRINGS OF PALMER
For profit - Limited Liability company |
PALMER | 52 | Serious Concerns | 67 |
|
PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER
Government - City |
VALDEZ | 53 | Serious Concerns | 10 |
Data sourced from CMS Provider Data and Care Compare. Scores computed by Senior Care Report Card using inspection history, staffing, enforcement, complaint, and quality outcome data. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice. Learn about our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions — Alaska Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Alaska?
Senior Care Report Card lists 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Alaska. All facilities include CMS inspection records, safety scores, staffing ratios, and deficiency citation history updated monthly.
How do I find a safe nursing home in Alaska?
Use the Senior Care Report Card score to compare facilities. Scores above 85 indicate a Strong Safety Record. Filter by city or safety band, then review each facility's inspection history, deficiency citations, and staffing levels before making a decision.
What do Alaska nursing home inspection scores mean?
Each facility receives a Senior Care Report Card score from 0 to 100 based on federal CMS inspection data. Scores of 85+ are Strong Safety Record. Scores of 70–84 are Generally Positive. Scores of 55–69 are Use Caution. Scores below 55 indicate Serious Concerns or Critical Issues.
How often is Alaska nursing home data updated?
Data is refreshed monthly from the CMS Provider Data Catalog. Senior Care Report Card ingests new inspection records, staffing reports, and penalty information automatically.