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Maple Springs of Palmer
12130 East Maple Springs Way, Palmer, AK 99645
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.
Maple Springs of Palmer, in Palmer, Alaska, is certified for 67 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Maple Springs Living chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Alaska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 10, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 53.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 50.9.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $47K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.5 hours per resident per day (1.6 RN), close to the Alaska median of 6.8; nursing staff turnover is 60.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Matanuska-Susitna Co. median | Alaska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 36 | 36 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 53.7 | 53.7 | 50.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.4% | 60.4% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $46,594 | $46,594 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 27 Mar 2025, 8 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×14 E ×8 F ×7 C ×6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | C | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | 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 | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | C | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2023 |
| 17 Jan 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 | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | 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 | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | C | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | C | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | Fine | $38,691 | |
| 5 Feb 2024 | Fine | $7,903 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Alaska average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.4%, RNs 61.1%; 0 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 | 11.2% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.2% | 20.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.1% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.8% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Maple Springs Of Palmer Snf Holdings Llc. Chain: Maple Springs Living (3 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronshield LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 9% | 03/01/2025 |
| Maple Springs of Matsu Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 65% | 08/17/2017 |
| Larmed, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 8% | 01/01/2019 |
| Maple Springs Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Bronshield LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Larmed, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Maple Springs Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2025 |
| Maple Springs of Matsu Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/17/2017 |
| Path Accounting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Matanuska-Susitna County
| 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 |
All 2 facilities in Matanuska-Susitna County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Maple Springs of Palmer been cited for?
36 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 Maple Springs of Palmer been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $47K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Maple Springs of Palmer compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.5 hours per resident per day against a Alaska median of 6.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Maple Springs of Palmer?
It is part of the Maple Springs Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bronshield LLC, Maple Springs of Matsu Holdings, LLC and Larmed, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Maple Springs of Palmer last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Mar 2025.
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.