Best nursing homes in Anchorage County, AK
There are 3 nursing homes in Anchorage County, Alaska certified by Medicare. Of the 3 with a CMS star rating, the average is 2 stars, compared with 3.4 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Anchorage County, AK, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Polaris Transitional Care
910 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK 99504
For-profit · 50 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
★★★★★3Average2.Polaris Extended Care
920 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK 99504
For-profit · 96 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average3.Centennial Post Acute
9100 Centennial Drive, Anchorage, AK 99504
For-profit · 102 beds · Part of Pacs Group
★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Transitional Care | 3 | 50 | For-profit |
| Polaris Extended Care | 2 | 96 | For-profit |
| Centennial Post Acute | 1 | 102 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Wasilla, AK (1 · 28.8 mi)
- Palmer, AK (1 · 33.3 mi)
- Soldotna, AK (1 · 67 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Anchorage County, AK?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Anchorage County, Alaska.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Anchorage County, AK?
Polaris Transitional Care has the highest CMS rating here (3 stars). Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Anchorage County, AK have CMS warnings?
1 nursing home here has a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: Polaris Extended Care. Check each facility page for details.
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)