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Denali Center
1510 19th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Denali Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Fairbanks, Alaska, certified for 71 beds and caring for about 74 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Alaska median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 13, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 42.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 50.9.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), below the Alaska median of 6.8.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Fairbanks North Star Co. median | Alaska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 30 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 42.3 | 42.3 | 50.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | — | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,358 | $10,358 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 20 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Alaska average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 20 Jan 2026, 10 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×14 E ×5 F ×8 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 19 Dec 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | Fine | $10,358 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Alaska average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Alaska median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.3% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.9% | 20.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.8% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.4% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Denali Center Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Health LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2017 |
| Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2023 |
| Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/1994 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Denali Center been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Alaska median is 20 per facility.
Has Denali Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Denali Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day against a Alaska median of 6.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Denali Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Foundation Health LLC and Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Denali Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.