Polaris Transitional CareCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 910 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK 99504
- CCN
- 025018
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 50
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Residents per day
- 46
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Polaris Transitional Care an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 21 Nov 2025. The latest survey cycle has 10 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Alaska is 7. CMS lists 1 fine of $109,382 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Anchorage Municipality median | Alaska median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 3 homes in the area, 20 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Alaska median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 21 Nov 2025 | 10 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 1 Nov 2024 | 8 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 4 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 12 Aug 2025 |
| 29 Jul 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 12 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | 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 | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | 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 | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 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 | 21 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 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 | 21 Dec 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 4 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep 2023 | Fine | $109,382 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Alaska median | Alaska average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.97 | 6.80 | 6.69 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 2.30 | 1.80 | 2.08 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.36 | 0.66 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | 3.95 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.20 | 6.40 | 5.98 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 66.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Alaska median
- 45.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 53.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Alaska median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.2% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 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 with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.9% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.2% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Korsin Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (342 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Anchorage Municipality
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Extended Care | Anchorage | 2 of 5 | 39 | $231,865 | 22 May 2025 | |
| Centennial Post Acute | Anchorage | 1 of 5 | 27 | $232,502 | 24 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Polaris Transitional Care (CCN 025018). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/polaris-transitional-care-anchorage-ak-025018/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Polaris Transitional Care last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 26 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 1 Nov 2024.
- Who operates Polaris Transitional Care?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain The Ensign Group. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Polaris Transitional Care a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists no home in Alaska as a Special Focus Facility or as a candidate.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.