nursing home in Juneau, AK
Wildflower Court
2000 Salmon Creek Lane, Juneau, AK 99801 · (907) 463-8700
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Wildflower Court at a glance
Wildflower Court is a 57-bed government nursing home in Juneau, Alaska (Juneau County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Alaska average of 3.4.
Residents receive about 7.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 6.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 12, 2026) 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 45.7% per year (state average 50.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City/County
- Beds
- 57
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- May 15, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Juneau County
- CMS Certification Number
- 025027
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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 |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 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) | 7.23 hrs | 6.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.68 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.02 hrs | 4.06 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 6.82 hrs | 6.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45.7% | 50.4% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 64.3% | 48.4% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
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) | 52 | 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 | 57 | 41 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 47 | 37 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 81.8% | 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) | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 18.2% | 6.9% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 11.6% | 18.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.7% | 16.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.3% | 19.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 10.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 16.2% | 14.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 7.1% | 20% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88.2% | 96% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.4% | 93.3% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 68.9% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 29 health deficiencies and 20 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0023 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 27, 2026 |
| June 12, 2026 Fire safety | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0007 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 27, 2026 |
| June 12, 2026 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0020 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 27, 2026 |
| June 12, 2026 Fire safety | Establish emergency prep training and testing. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 27, 2026 |
| June 12, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 27, 2026 |
| June 12, 2026 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 27, 2026 |
| June 12, 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 July 27, 2026 |
| June 12, 2026 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 27, 2026 |
| June 12, 2026 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 27, 2026 |
| June 12, 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 July 27, 2026 |
| June 12, 2026 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2026 |
| June 12, 2026 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 July 27, 2026 |
| June 12, 2026 Complaint | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2026 |
| May 9, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 29, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 Fire safety | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 Fire safety | Provide emergency officials' contact information. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 29, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 29, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 29, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 29, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 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 June 29, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 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 June 23, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 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 June 23, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 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 June 23, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 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 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| February 16, 2024 Fire safety | Develop a communication plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0029 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 8, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 8, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 26, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 13, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 26, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 1, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 1, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 1, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 1, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 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 April 1, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0800 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 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 April 1, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 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 1, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Complaint | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2024 |
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 AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU ALASKA Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/10/2023 |
| BARTLETT REGIONAL HOSPITAL Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU ALASKA Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| KOELSCH, DEBORAH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/24/2024 |
| LAWSON-CHURCHILL, TAMI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| MALTER, ALEX Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| DEERING, RICHELLE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| GEIGER, HAROLD (HAL) Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| JOHNSTON, DEBORAH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| LETTERMAN, CHRISTOPHER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| MALTER, ALEX Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| MERTZ, MAX Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| PETERSEN, LISA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| RASTER, JOHN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| SOLOMON-GROSS, KENNY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| TINGEY, BRENT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BARTLETT REGIONAL HOSPITAL Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| KOELSCH, DEBORAH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/24/2024 |
| LAWSON-CHURCHILL, TAMI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| MALTER, ALEX Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| MCDOWELL, KIM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| MOOREHEAD, GAIL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| WANNER, JOSEPH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/21/2024 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Wildflower Court's rating?
Wildflower Court has 4 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 Wildflower Court 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 Wildflower Court 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 Wildflower Court?
It is government - city/county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Wildflower Court and how do I contact it?
Wildflower Court is at 2000 Salmon Creek Lane, Juneau, AK 99801. Phone: (907) 463-8700.
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.