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Searhc Sitka Long Term Care
209 Moller Avenue, Sitka, AK 99835
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 19 beds, Searhc Sitka Long Term Care serves Sitka in Sitka County, Alaska and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Alaska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 3, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 31.6 per 100 beds, fewer 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 7.9 hours per resident per day (3.3 RN), close to the Alaska median of 6.8; nursing staff turnover is 31.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sitka Co. median | Alaska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 6 | 6 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.6 | 31.6 | 50.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 7.9 | 7.9 | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.4% | 31.4% | 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: 30 Apr 2026, 10 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: D ×3 E ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | 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 | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 May 2025 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 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. | C | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
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 31.4%, RNs 52.9%; 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 | 16.7% | 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 | 6.3% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.8% | 20.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.0% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.4% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/22/1975 |
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 Searhc Sitka Long Term Care been cited for?
6 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 Searhc Sitka Long Term Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Searhc Sitka Long Term Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 7.9 hours per resident per day against a Alaska median of 6.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Searhc Sitka Long Term Care?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Searhc Sitka Long Term Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Apr 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.