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Nursing homes in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska, with 134 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (20%). Inspectors recorded 69 health deficiencies over three cycles, 51.5 per 100 beds against 62.3 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $47K across 2 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 | Matanuska-Susitna County | Alaska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 20 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 20% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 51.5 | 62.3 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.5 | 6.8 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $47K | $641K | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Springs of Wasilla | Wasilla | 67 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 49.3 | — | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Maple Springs of Palmer | Palmer | 67 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 53.7 | $47K | 5 Aug 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 4 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Maple Springs Living (2).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 134 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Matanuska-Susitna County have the highest CMS ratings?
Maple Springs of Wasilla (5 stars), Maple Springs of Palmer (1 stars)
How do Matanuska-Susitna County nursing homes compare with Alaska?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 20% statewide; citations run at 51.5 per 100 beds against 62.3 statewide.