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Providence Seward Mountain Haven
2203 Oak Street, Seward, AK 99664
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.
Providence Seward Mountain Haven is a Government, city nursing home in Seward, Alaska, certified for 40 beds and caring for about 39 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Alaska median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 8, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 50.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 50.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.3 hours per resident per day (2.1 RN), close to the Alaska median of 6.8; nursing staff turnover is 75.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kenai Peninsula Co. median | Alaska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 19 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 50.0 | 31.7 | 50.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.3 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 75.0% | 36.8% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $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: 13 Sep 2024, 3 Mar 2023.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×5 F ×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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Sep 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. | F | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 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 | 10 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 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 | 10 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | E | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 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 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 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 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 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 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 12 Nov 2021 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2021 |
| 12 Nov 2021 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2021 |
| 12 Nov 2021 | 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 | 27 Dec 2021 |
| 12 Nov 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2021 |
| 12 Nov 2021 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Alaska average. Turnover: nursing staff 75.0%, RNs 84.0%; — 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 | 19.3% | 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 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.9% | 20.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 33.0% | 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: government, city. Legal business name: City Of Seward. Chain: Providence Health & Services (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Seward | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/2003 |
| Providence Health & Services | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| Providence Health & Services - Washington | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2003 |
| Providence St. Joseph Health | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
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 Kenai Peninsula County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Peninsula Hospital LTC | Homer | 28 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 21.4 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Heritage Place | Soldotna | 60 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 31.7 | — | 13 Jun 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Kenai Peninsula County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Providence Seward Mountain Haven been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Alaska median is 20 per facility.
Has Providence Seward Mountain Haven been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Providence Seward Mountain Haven compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.3 hours per resident per day against a Alaska median of 6.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Providence Seward Mountain Haven?
It is part of the Providence Health & Services chain. Ownership type is government, city. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include City of Seward, Providence Health & Services and Providence Health & Services - Washington. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Providence Seward Mountain Haven last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Sep 2024.
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.