nursing home in Seward, AK
Providence Seward Mountain Haven
2203 Oak Street, Seward, AK 99664 · (907) 224-5241
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Providence Seward Mountain Haven at a glance
Providence Seward Mountain Haven is a 40-bed government nursing home in Seward, Alaska (Kenai Peninsula County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Alaska average of 3.4.
Residents receive about 6.3 hours of nursing care per day (2.1 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 6.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 13, 2024) found 7 health citations. The Alaska average is 9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 75% per year (state average 50.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Beds
- 40
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Providence Health & Services
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Kenai Peninsula County
- CMS Certification Number
- 025024
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.27 hrs | 6.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.05 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.52 hrs | 4.06 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.43 hrs | 6.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 75% | 50.4% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 84% | 48.4% | 42.9% | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 43 | 87 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $26,572 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 40 | 41 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 39 | 37 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 97.2% | 89.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 33% | 18.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 19.3% | 16.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 18.9% | 19.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 12.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 13.2% | 6.5% | 12.8% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 27.2% | 14.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 31.3% | 20% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.1% | 93.3% | 93.6% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 20 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 28, 2026 |
| September 13, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 25, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 25, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 10, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 7, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2024 |
| September 13, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2024 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 15, 2022 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0007 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0023 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Develop a communication plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0029 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 15, 2022 |
| March 3, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 17, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0575 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 17, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2023 |
| March 3, 2023 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected April 17, 2023 |
| November 12, 2021 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 27, 2021 |
| November 12, 2021 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 27, 2021 |
| November 12, 2021 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 27, 2021 |
| November 12, 2021 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 27, 2021 |
| November 12, 2021 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 27, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF SEWARD Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/2003 |
| BLAIR, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| CRAWFORD, ISIAAH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2012 |
| HEJNA, DIANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| HUGHES, PHYLLIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| KINGSTON, MARY BETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| LYONS, MARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| MARKHAM, DONNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| MURPHY, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| O'QUINN, MARVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| PACINI, CAROL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| SORENSON, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| SPRUNK, ERIC Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| ANDERSON, DONALD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| HOFFMAN, GREGORY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| MARTIN, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/13/2023 |
| NEWSOM, ANNA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2022 |
| WATSON, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| WEXLER, ERIK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES - WASHINGTON Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2003 |
| PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HEALTH Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| FLYNN, JERRY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2020 |
| JAGIELSKI, HELENA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/21/2022 |
| MILLER, AMY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2015 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Providence Seward Mountain Haven's rating?
Providence Seward Mountain Haven has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Alaska nursing homes is 3.4 stars.
How many inspection citations did Providence Seward Mountain Haven receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Alaska average of 9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Providence Seward Mountain Haven accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Providence Seward Mountain Haven?
It is government - city and part of Providence Health & Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Providence Seward Mountain Haven and how do I contact it?
Providence Seward Mountain Haven is at 2203 Oak Street, Seward, AK 99664. Phone: (907) 224-5241.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.