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Nursing homes in Anchorage County, Alaska
Anchorage County, Alaska, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 248 certified beds.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (20%). Inspectors recorded 189 health deficiencies over three cycles, 76.2 per 100 beds against 62.3 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $574K across 8 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Anchorage County | Alaska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 20 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 20% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 76.2 | 62.3 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 6.8 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $574K | $641K | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Transitional Care | Anchorage | 50 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 44.0 | $109K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Polaris Extended Careabuse icon | Anchorage | 96 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 84 | 87.5 | $232K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Centennial Post Acute | Anchorage | 102 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 83 | 81.4 | $233K | 24 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 11 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 8 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 8 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 6 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 6 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: The Ensign Group (2), Pacs Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Anchorage County, Alaska?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 248 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Anchorage County have the highest CMS ratings?
Polaris Transitional Care (3 stars), Polaris Extended Care (2 stars), Centennial Post Acute (1 stars)
How do Anchorage County nursing homes compare with Alaska?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 20% statewide; citations run at 76.2 per 100 beds against 62.3 statewide.