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Polaris Extended Care
920 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK 99504
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Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
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.
Certified for 96 beds, Polaris Extended Care serves Anchorage in Anchorage County, Alaska and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2013.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Alaska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 84 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (39, 30, 15 by cycle, most recent first), 10 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 87.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 50.9.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $232K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.7 RN), below the Alaska median of 6.8.
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84health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles10 at actual harm or worse
$232Kfines listed by CMS5 penalties in period
4.6nurse hours per resident per daystate median 6.8
96%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)92 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Anchorage Co. median | Alaska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 84 | 83 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 87.5 | 81.4 | 50.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.6 | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 66.0% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $231,865 | $231,865 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 22 May 2025, 19 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: G ×6 H ×2 I ×2 D ×43 E ×19 F ×10 B ×1 C ×1
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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 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 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | 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. | C | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0555 | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | I | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | I | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | H | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | H | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | G | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | 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 | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Apr 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 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 | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | 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 | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | 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 | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 | Fine | $11,492 | |
| 22 May 2025 | Fine | $98,865 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Fine | $10,358 | |
| 19 Jul 2024 | Payment denial | — | 8 days |
| 19 Jul 2024 | Fine | $111,150 |
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 | 12.9% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 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 | 23.1% | 20.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.4% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.0% | 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: Korsin Healthcare Llc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Anchorage County
| 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 |
| Centennial Post Acute | Anchorage | 102 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 83 | 81.4 | $233K | 24 Dec 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Anchorage County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Polaris Extended Care been cited for?
84 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 10 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Alaska median is 20 per facility.
Has Polaris Extended Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $232K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Polaris Extended Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Alaska median of 6.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Polaris Extended Care?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Polaris Extended Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 May 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.