nursing home in Bethel, AK
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home
1100 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, AK 99559 · (907) 543-6782
★★★★★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
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home at a glance
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home is a 18-bed non-profit nursing home in Bethel, Alaska (Bethel 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 9.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 6.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 6, 2026) found 5 health citations. The Alaska average is 9.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $10,117.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 18
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 10, 2014
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Bethel County
- CMS Certification Number
- 025037
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) | 9.10 hrs | 6.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.82 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.05 hrs | 4.06 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 8.62 hrs | 6.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 77 | 87 | 80.6 | Average |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $10,117 | $26,572 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 18 | 41 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 17 | 37 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.1% | 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) | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.6% | 6.9% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 28% | 18.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| 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) | 20.9% | 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) | 9.2% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.1% | 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) | 27.7% | 14.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.6% | 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 20 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 20, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 9, 2026 |
| March 6, 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 April 9, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 9, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 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 April 9, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 9, 2026 |
| January 31, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Standard | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| January 31, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 17, 2025 |
| January 31, 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 March 17, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 17, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 30, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Standard | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 17, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Standard | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 17, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Complaint | 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 March 17, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 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 March 17, 2025 |
| December 15, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 29, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 29, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 29, 2024 |
| December 15, 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 January 29, 2024 |
| December 15, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 29, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 29, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 29, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 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 January 29, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Standard | 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 January 29, 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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $10,117 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | Fine | $10,117 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALOYSIUS, BONNIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| ANGAIAK, ANNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| AYUNERAK, MARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2010 |
| BEANS, GERALDINE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| CHARLIE, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2010 |
| CLEVELAND, DARREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| DAVID, ABRAHAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| DEACON, MARVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2010 |
| HOFFMAN, STANLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/15/2011 |
| JIM, WALTER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| LARSON, CHRIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| LEWIS, ADOLPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| NICORI, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| PETER, PHILLIP Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| PITKA, WASSILIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| SIMEON, GLORIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| SIPARY, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2010 |
| TALL, PATRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2010 |
| UTTEREYUK, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| WINKLEMAN, DANIEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2007 |
| YASKA, PATRICIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| YUKON-KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORPORATION Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2013 |
| HOLLANDSWORTH, JESSICA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/07/2017 |
| WINKLEMAN, DANIEL Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2007 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home's rating?
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home 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 Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Alaska average of 9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home 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 Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home and how do I contact it?
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home is at 1100 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, AK 99559. Phone: (907) 543-6782.
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.