The Terrace is a 40-bed assisted living, memory care, and respite care community operated by non-profit organization Homer Senior Citizens Inc. at 250 Herndon Avenue in Homer, Alaska. Administered by Nicole Labombarbe and licensed by the Alaska Department of Health as an Assisted Living Home, the community accepts Medicaid and welcomes residents aged 55 and older. The facility is newly licensed as of December 2024 and is among the newer assisted living communities in Alaska, ranked 29th of 32 in years of operation statewide.
CMS staffing data shows RN hours at 56 minutes per resident per day, 27 percent above the Alaska state average, and weekend RN coverage at 46 minutes per day, 35 percent above the state average, both meaningful strengths. Physical therapist hours are 11 minutes per day, 267 percent above the Alaska benchmark. LPN hours and CNA hours run below the Alaska average, and weekend total nursing at 2 hours 37 minutes per day is 15 percent below average, areas families should ask about on a tour. Short-stay quality measures are rated significantly below average, driven by re-hospitalization at 38.4 percent (47 percent above 26.2 percent Alaska average) and emergency department visits at 18.7 percent (34 percent above state average). Falls with major injury are zero and self-care ability at discharge is modestly above average. Families considering The Terrace for short-term rehabilitation should review these figures with the care team and ask about discharge planning protocols.
Residents live in private one-bedroom apartments with all utilities, covering water, heat, electricity, Wi-Fi, and cable television. Care services include 24-hour staffing with nursing services, rehabilitation services, memory care, and an Adult Day Services program that extends the community’s reach to Homer-area seniors who don’t reside fully at the facility. Three meals daily and evening snacks are provided, and a beauty and barber shop and laundry service are on-site. Activities are bingo, bible study, arts and crafts, trips, movies, and music presentations.
The Terrace suits Homer-area seniors seeking a non-profit, Medicaid-accessible assisted living environment in a moderately walkable central Homer location, with above-average RN coverage and an inclusive, all-utilities apartment model. Families should contact the community for availability and pricing and request the latest Alaska Department of Health inspection report before deciding.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 56m per day | ▲ 27% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 22m per day | ▼ 42% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 45m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 37m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 11m per day | ▲ 267% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 46m per day | ▲ 35% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
The Terrace is administered by Nicole Labombarbe.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
38.4%
47% worse than State averageState average: 26.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
18.7%
34% worse than State averageState average: 14.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than State averageState average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
57.6%
7% better than State averageState average: 53.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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Estimated distance in miles from Homer's city center to The Terrace's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services.
| Baxter Senior Living | AL MC RC | Anchorage (U-Med District) | 120 | Yes | A+ | 21 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Riverview Senior Living | AL MC RC | Juneau (Mendenhall Valley) | 106 | No | A+ | 54 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla | AL IL MC | Wasilla | 56 | Yes | A+ | 31 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Marlow Manor Assisted Living | AL | Anchorage (Northeast Anchorage) | 54 | Yes | A+ | 40 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed |
| The Terrace | AL ADC RC | Homer (Kenai Peninsula Borough) | 40 | No | - | 54 | - |
The Terrace is in the Kenai Peninsula Borough neighborhood of Homer.
The Terrace is legally operated by Homer Senior Citizens Inc., and administered by Nicole LaBombarbe.
The Terrace has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to AK state health department records, The Terrace's license number is 53.
According to AK state health department records, The Terrace's license expires on November 30, 2026.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Terrace on this page.
Nicole LaBombarbe is the administrator of The Terrace.
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