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Quyanna Care Center
1100 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK 99762
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.
Quyanna Care Center, in Nome, Alaska, is certified for 18 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Alaska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing — and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 7, 13 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 127.8 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.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nome Co. median | Alaska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 23 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 127.8 | 127.8 | 50.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | — | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | — | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | — | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 20 Jan 2026, 4 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×6 F ×9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 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 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 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 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0915 | Ensure each resident room has a window to the outside that meets requirements | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Jun 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 | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | F | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | 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 | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | 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 | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 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 | 10.7% | 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 | 2.8% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.0% | 20.9% | 12.5% |
| 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 | 27.7% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Norton Sound Health Corporation.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Sound Health Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1972 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Quyanna Care Center been cited for?
23 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 Quyanna Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Quyanna Care Center compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Quyanna Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Quyanna Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Jan 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.