Best nursing homes in Alaska
There are 20 nursing homes in Alaska certified by Medicare. Of the 20 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.4 stars. The national average is 3.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
How Alaska nursing homes are rated
| 5 stars | 6 |
|---|---|
| 4 stars | 2 |
| 3 stars | 8 |
| 2 stars | 2 |
| 1 stars | 2 |
Top-rated nursing homes in Alaska
Sorted by CMS star rating, then name. Click a facility for inspections, staffing and quality details.
1.Maple Springs of Wasilla
3265 E Meridian Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654
For-profit · 67 beds · Part of Maple Springs Living
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★5Much above average
- ★★★★★5Much above average
4.Searhc Sitka Long Term Care
209 Moller Avenue, Sitka, AK 99835
Non-profit · 19 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★5Much above average
6.Wrangell Medical Center LTC
232 Wood Street, Wrangell, AK 99929
Non-profit · 18 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★4Above average
- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★3Average
11.Polaris Transitional Care
910 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK 99504
For-profit · 50 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★3Average
13.Providence Seward Mountain Haven
2203 Oak Street, Seward, AK 99664
Government · 40 beds · Part of Providence Health & Services
★★★★★3Average14.Providence Valdez Medical Center
911 Meals Avenue, Valdez, AK 99686
Government · 10 beds · Part of Providence Health & Services
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★3Average
17.Maple Springs of Palmer
12130 East Maple Springs Way, Palmer, AK 99645
For-profit · 67 beds · Part of Maple Springs Living
★★★★★2Below average18.Polaris Extended Care
920 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK 99504
For-profit · 96 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average19.Centennial Post Acute
9100 Centennial Drive, Anchorage, AK 99504
For-profit · 102 beds · Part of Pacs Group
★★★★★1Much below average20.Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care
3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Non-profit · 29 beds
★★★★★1Much below average
Nursing Homes by city in Alaska
Nursing Homes by county in Alaska
- Anchorage County (3)
- Bethel County (1)
- Chugach County (2)
- Fairbanks North Star County (1)
- Juneau County (1)
- Kenai Peninsula County (3)
- Ketchikan Gateway County (1)
- Kodiak Island County (1)
- Matanuska-Susitna County (2)
- Nome County (1)
- Northwest Arctic County (1)
- Petersburg County (1)
- Sitka County (1)
- Wrangell County (1)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Alaska?
There are 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Alaska, across 18 cities and towns.
What is the average rating of nursing homes in Alaska?
The average CMS overall star rating for Alaska is 3.4 stars, compared with 3 nationally. 6 nursing homes in Alaska have 5 stars and 2 have 1 star.
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Alaska?
6 nursing homes share the top rating of 5 stars, including Maple Springs of Wasilla in Wasilla. Ratings change as new inspection and quality data arrive.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
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- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)