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Providence Valdez Medical Center
911 Meals Avenue, Valdez, AK 99686
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 Valdez Medical Center is a Government, city nursing home in Valdez, Alaska, certified for 10 beds and caring for about 9 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 3.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 8, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 190.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 50.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 8.5 hours per resident per day (3.8 RN), above the Alaska median of 6.8.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Chugach Co. median | Alaska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 19 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 190.0 | 190.0 | 50.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 8.5 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | — | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $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: 15 May 2026, 6 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×4 F ×7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | F | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | F | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | F | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 6 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 | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 6 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 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 31 May 2025 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 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. | F | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 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 | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2023 |
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 —, 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 | 23.1% | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.3% | 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 with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.4% | 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: government, city. Legal business name: City Of Valdez. Chain: Providence Health & Services (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Valdez | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2005 |
| Providence Health & Services - Washington | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| City of Valdez | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2005 |
| Providence Health & Services - Washington | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2025 |
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 Chugach County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova Community Med LTC | Cordova | 10 | 3 | 3 | — | 15 | 150.0 | — | 16 Mar 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Chugach County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Providence Valdez Medical Center been cited for?
19 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 Valdez Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Providence Valdez Medical Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 8.5 hours per resident per day against a Alaska median of 6.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Providence Valdez Medical Center?
It is part of the Providence Health & Services chain. Ownership type is government, city. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include City of Valdez and Providence Health & Services - Washington. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Providence Valdez Medical Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 May 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.