nursing home in Nome, AK
Quyanna Care Center
1100 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK 99762 · (907) 443-3311
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Quyanna Care Center at a glance
Quyanna Care Center is a 18-bed non-profit nursing home in Nome, Alaska (Nome County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Alaska average of 3.4.
Residents receive about 9.9 hours of nursing care per day (2.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 6.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 20, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Alaska average is 9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 78% per year (state average 50.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 18
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Nome County
- CMS Certification Number
- 025026
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 9.88 hrs | 6.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.68 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.76 hrs | 4.06 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 7.80 hrs | 6.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 78% | 50.4% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 76.9% | 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) | 3 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 35 | 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 | 18 | 41 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 18 | 37 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 100% | 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) | 1.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 6.9% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 27.7% | 18.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.8% | 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) | 10.7% | 16.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 5% | 19.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.2% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| 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) | 9.9% | 14.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.5% | 20% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 Fire safety | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0025 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 6, 2026 |
| January 20, 2026 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 March 6, 2026 |
| January 20, 2026 Fire safety | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0035 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 6, 2026 |
| January 20, 2026 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 25, 2026 |
| January 20, 2026 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 25, 2026 |
| January 20, 2026 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 February 25, 2026 |
| October 4, 2024 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| October 4, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| October 4, 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 18, 2024 |
| October 4, 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 18, 2024 |
| October 4, 2024 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 18, 2024 |
| October 4, 2024 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 18, 2024 |
| October 4, 2024 Standard | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 18, 2024 |
| October 4, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident room has a window to the outside that meets requirements Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0915 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 18, 2024 |
| October 4, 2024 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 18, 2024 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 10, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 10, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 10, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 10, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 10, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 10, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Standard | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Standard | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0949 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
| June 9, 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
| June 9, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOGART, KELLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2011 |
| BOLTON, CHRISTOPHER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2015 |
| GORN, ANGELA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2006 |
| LEVIN, MARC Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2018 |
| NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1972 |
| GORN, ANGELA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2006 |
| BOGART, KELLY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2018 |
| BOLTON, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2015 |
| HAUGEN, ANTHONY Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| BOGART, KELLY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2018 |
| LEVIN, MARC Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2018 |
| BOGART, KELLY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2018 |
| BOLTON, CHRISTOPHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2015 |
| GORN, ANGELA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2006 |
| LEVIN, MARC Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2018 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Quyanna Care Center's rating?
Quyanna Care Center has 5 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 Quyanna Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Alaska average of 9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Quyanna Care Center 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 Quyanna Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Quyanna Care Center and how do I contact it?
Quyanna Care Center is at 1100 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK 99762. Phone: (907) 443-3311.
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.