Compare Nursing Homes around Alaska
The information below is reported by the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services.
| Maple Springs of Wasilla | NH AL HC | Wasilla | 67 |
79.1%
Facility
79.1%
AK AVG
190.4%
Rank
#4 / 4 | -58% | 5.44
Facility
5.44
AK AVG
7.24
Rank
#4 / 7 | -21% | -25% | $0
Facility
$0
AK AVG
$86.8k
Rank
#1 / 7 | 36
Facility
36
AK AVG
25.1
Rank
#5 / 7 | 7.2
Facility
7.2
AK AVG
6.7
Rank
#4 / 7 | - | 64 | A+ | 22 | Maple Springs Of Matsu Holdings, LLC | $10.4M
Facility
$10.4M
AK AVG
$23.7M
Rank
#4 / 4 | $8.0M
Facility
$8.0M
AK AVG
$6.2M
Rank
#4 / 4 | 77%
Facility
77%
AK AVG
26.1%
Rank
#1 / 4 | 25038 | ||||
| Providence Transitional Care Center | NH | Anchorage (Northeast Anchorage) | 50 |
84.9%
Facility
84.9%
AK AVG
190.4%
Rank
#3 / 4 | -55% | 4.54
Facility
4.54
AK AVG
7.24
Rank
#6 / 7 | +25% | -37% | $109.4k
Facility
$109.4k
AK AVG
$86.8k
Rank
#5 / 7 | 20
Facility
20
AK AVG
25.1
Rank
#3 / 7 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
AK AVG
6.7
Rank
#2 / 7 | 1 | 48 | - | 48 | Providence Health & Services - Washington | $15.2M
Facility
$15.2M
AK AVG
$23.7M
Rank
#2 / 4 | $11.3M
Facility
$11.3M
AK AVG
$6.2M
Rank
#3 / 4 | 74.1%
Facility
74.1%
AK AVG
26.1%
Rank
#4 / 4 | 25018 | ||||
| Denali Center | NH AL | Fairbanks (South Fairbanks) | 71 | - | - | 5.94
Facility
5.94
AK AVG
7.24
Rank
#3 / 7 | -38% | -18% | $15.9k
Facility
$15.9k
AK AVG
$86.8k
Rank
#4 / 7 | 26
Facility
26
AK AVG
25.1
Rank
#4 / 7 | 8.7
Facility
8.7
AK AVG
6.7
Rank
#5 / 7 | - | 72 | - | 32 | - | - | - | - | 25020 | ||||
| South Peninsula Hospital | NH | Homer (Bartlett Street) | 28 | - | - | 9.04
Facility
9.04
AK AVG
7.24
Rank
#1 / 7 | - | +25% | $0
Facility
$0
AK AVG
$86.8k
Rank
#1 / 7 | 6
Facility
6
AK AVG
25.1
Rank
#1 / 7 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AK AVG
6.7
Rank
#1 / 7 | - | 26 | - | 15 | - | - | - | - | 25031 | ||||
| Petersburg Medical Center | NH AL | Petersburg (Fram Street) | 15 | - | - | 6.31
Facility
6.31
AK AVG
7.24
Rank
#2 / 7 | +49% | -13% | $0
Facility
$0
AK AVG
$86.8k
Rank
#1 / 7 | 11
Facility
11
AK AVG
25.1
Rank
#2 / 7 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
AK AVG
6.7
Rank
#3 / 7 | - | 13 | - | 48 | - | - | - | - | 25019 |
Petersburg Medical Center is an exceptional healthcare facility that provides both hospital services and long-term care to its residents. Nestled in the charming town of Petersburg, Alaska, the home offers temporary accommodations for families of patients who need to stay close by. The center boasts a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team that provides top-quality care to residents. The team works closely with visiting specialists like gynecologists and cardiologists to provide comprehensive care.
Residents of the center have access to a range of activities to keep them engaged and entertained. From morning exercises to bingo, movie nights to Wii playing, and birthday parties, there is always something to enjoy at Petersburg Medical Center. In addition to healthcare services, the center also provides rehabilitation therapies, dietary needs, and housekeeping and maintenance services, ensuring that residents’ lives are as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Alaska
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Alaska?
Assisted living in Alaska is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Alaska Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Alaska Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 11 nursing homes in Alaska. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Alaska?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Alaska, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Alaska?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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