Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
109
102 employees · 7 contractors · 49 on an average day Denali Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Fairbanks, AK
CMS overall rating
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Denali Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Fairbanks, AK
CMS overall rating
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Overview of Denali Center
Denali Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care in Fairbanks, Alaska. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while memory care offers supervision for a person living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a person who needs memory care or ongoing nursing support.
There are 71 beds, placing Denali Center in the mid sized range without suggesting a particular living experience. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 5 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Foundation Health Partners operates the community.
Denali Center is physically connected to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital by an indoor corridor, allowing residents to reach the hospital without going outside. On site, residents can use neighborhood dining rooms, neighborhood activity areas, an activities room, and a main dining area, with scheduled options such as music in the mall, a drumming circle, paint parties, shopping outings, lunch outings, and Paws for Purple Hearts. Pets are allowed. A Walk Score of 32 places the community in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 5m
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 5mStandout metric: LPN / LVN is +79% above Alaska average
4 of 6 metrics below Alaska average
Daily care time per resident, by role
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. 15 total: 13 of the facility's own employees and 2 agency contractors.
15 staff · 8.9-hour shifts
1h 15m
↓ 42% · AK 2h 9mThis facility: 1h 15m per resident per day, 42% below the Alaska average of 2h 9m (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. 15 total: 13 of the facility's own employees and 2 agency contractors.
15 staff · 8.9-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
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. 14 total: 13 of the facility's own employees and 1 agency contractor.
14 staff · 9.3-hour shifts
1h 13m
↑ 79% · AK 41mThis facility: 1h 13m per resident per day, 79% above the Alaska average of 41m (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. 14 total: 13 of the facility's own employees and 1 agency contractor.
14 staff · 9.3-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
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. 47 total: 43 of the facility's own employees and 4 agency contractors.
47 staff · 9.5-hour shifts
3h 36m
↓ 13% · AK 4h 10mThis facility: 3h 36m per resident per day, 13% below the Alaska average of 4h 10m (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. 47 total: 43 of the facility's own employees and 4 agency contractors.
47 staff · 9.5-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 21m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 21m
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.
5m
↑ 79% · AK 3mThis facility: 5m per resident per day, 79% above the Alaska average of 3m (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
4h 57m
↓ 20% · AK 6h 12mThis facility: 4h 57m per resident per day, 20% below the Alaska average of 6h 12m (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
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.
Sat–Sun
51m
↓ 47% · AK 1h 37mThis facility: 51m per resident per day, 47% below the Alaska average of 1h 37m (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
Sat–SunUS average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 29m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
109
102 employees · 7 contractors · 49 on an average day
109 total staff / 76 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
1.43 : 1
↓ 30% · AK 2.05This facility: 1.43 staff per resident, 30% below the Alaska average of 2.05 (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
109 staff ÷ 76 residents
See full Alaska ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
8.9 h
↓ 2% · AK 9.1 hThis facility: 8.9 h, 2% below the Alaska average of 9.1 h (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
39,907 staff hours this quarter
See full Alaska ranking →87.7% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Alaska average: 86.7% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (4), Registered Nurse (2), Licensed Practical Nurse (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
71
Rank #2 / 10Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 10 nursing homes we track in Alaska for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alaska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alaska that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
71
Rank #2 / 10Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 10 nursing homes we track in Alaska for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alaska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alaska that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Walk Score
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
32
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
99.9%
This home is often near full
Based on residents per day and 71 beds.
Higher than the Alaska average: 84.2%
Residents per day (avg)
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
71
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents
About This Community
Resident Council
Family Council
CNA Training Program
Pets not allowedVisiting pets welcome.
Plants Throughout Facility
Activities
Paws for Purple Hearts
Drumming Circle
Shopping Trips
Paint Parties
Outings for Lunch
Pet Visits
Highlights
- Indoor Corridor Connection to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
CMS Health Inspection History
Total health inspections
5
↑ 28% · AK 3.9This facility: 5, 28% above the Alaska average of 3.9 (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
30
↑ 18% · AK 25.4This facility: 30, 18% above the Alaska average of 25.4 (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
6
≈ 0% · AK 6.02This facility: 6, level with the Alaska average of 6.02 (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
30 of 30 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
0
↓ 100% · AK 0.2This facility: 0, 100% below the Alaska average of 0.2 (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
1
↑ 11% · AK 0.9This facility: 1, 11% above the Alaska average of 0.9 (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
27
↑ 16% · AK 23.2This facility: 27, 16% above the Alaska average of 23.2 (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
2
↑ 67% · AK 1.2This facility: 2, 67% above the Alaska average of 1.2 (among Alaska facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Jan 20, 2026 · 10 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 6 of 30 citations · 9 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Jan 20, 2026
10 citations
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jan 10, 2025
13 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jun 28, 2024
1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Dec 19, 2023
1 citation
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jun 30, 2023
5 citations
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nursing Services minor citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights minor citation
Corrected
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 30 citations
Quality of Life & Care
6 deficiencies (20%)
Resident Rights
5 deficiencies (17%)
Infection Control
4 deficiencies (13%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
3 deficiencies (10%)
Nutrition & Dietary
3 deficiencies (10%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
3 deficiencies (10%)
Pharmacy Services
3 deficiencies (10%)
Nursing & Physician Services
2 deficiencies (7%)
Administration
1 deficiency (3%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
28 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Enforcement
Penalties and fines
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Aug 2026
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Latest: Jan 20, 2026 · $10,358 civil money penalty
Jan 20, 2026 · $10,358 civil money penalty
Total fines
$10,358
↓ 89% · AK $92KThis facility: $10,358, 89% below the Alaska average of $91,545. Average among the 7 Alaska facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
1
↓ 42% · AK 1.71This facility: 1, 42% below the Alaska average of 1.71. Average among the 7 Alaska facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
AK avg 0.43Alaska average: 0.43. Average among the 7 Alaska facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Penalty history · past 3 years
Jan 20, 2026
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$10,358
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$10,358Fine amount comparison
This facility
$10,358
Alaska average
$91,545
US average
$67,417
Totals count every penalty on record; the history lists the past 3 years. Alaska and US averages are among facilities with a penalty on record.
A civil money penalty is a fine for noncompliance, per day or per instance. A payment denial stops Medicare/Medicaid payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Alaska average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
4
/ 5
Above average
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
5
/ 5
Significantly above average
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
10.9
Score · lower is better
↑ 10% · AK 9.9This facility: 10.9, 10% above the AK average of 9.9 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
17.6
Score · lower is better
↓ 7% · AK 18.9This facility: 17.6, 7% below the AK average of 18.9 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 7 better, 3 worse, 3 near AK average
8 short-stay measures: 3 better, 1 worse, 1 near AK average, 3 compared with US only
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.3%
↓ 14% · AK 16.7This facility: 14.3, 14% below the AK average of 16.7 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.3%
↓ 14% · AK 16.7This facility: 14.3, 14% below the AK average of 16.7 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.9%
↑ 7% · AK 19.5This facility: 20.9, 7% above the AK average of 19.5 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.9%
↑ 7% · AK 19.5This facility: 20.9, 7% above the AK average of 19.5 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.6%
↓ 12% · AK 20.0This facility: 17.6, 12% below the AK average of 20.0 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.6%
↓ 12% · AK 20.0This facility: 17.6, 12% below the AK average of 20.0 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
↓ 100% · AK 2.5This facility: 0.0, 100% below the AK average of 2.5 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
↓ 100% · AK 2.5This facility: 0.0, 100% below the AK average of 2.5 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.3%
↓ 27% · AK 3.2This facility: 2.3, 27% below the AK average of 3.2 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.3%
↓ 27% · AK 3.2This facility: 2.3, 27% below the AK average of 3.2 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.8%
↑ 13% · AK 6.9This facility: 7.8, 13% above the AK average of 6.9 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.8%
↑ 13% · AK 6.9This facility: 7.8, 13% above the AK average of 6.9 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.1%
↑ 70% · AK 5.3This facility: 9.1, 70% above the AK average of 5.3 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.1%
↑ 70% · AK 5.3This facility: 9.1, 70% above the AK average of 5.3 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.4%
↓ 78% · AK 6.5This facility: 1.4, 78% below the AK average of 6.5 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.4%
↓ 78% · AK 6.5This facility: 1.4, 78% below the AK average of 6.5 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.4%
↑ 4% · AK 18.8This facility: 19.4, 4% above the AK average of 18.8 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.4%
↑ 4% · AK 18.8This facility: 19.4, 4% above the AK average of 18.8 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.9%
↑ 4% · AK 93.3This facility: 96.9, 4% above the AK average of 93.3 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.9%
↑ 4% · AK 93.3This facility: 96.9, 4% above the AK average of 93.3 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.8%
≈ 0% · AK 96.0This facility: 95.8, level with the AK average of 96.0 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.8%
≈ 0% · AK 96.0This facility: 95.8, level with the AK average of 96.0 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.34
↓ 71% · AK 1.16This facility: 0.34, 71% below the AK average of 1.16 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.34
↓ 71% · AK 1.16This facility: 0.34, 71% below the AK average of 1.16 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.08
↓ 14% · AK 1.26This facility: 1.08, 14% below the AK average of 1.26 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.08
↓ 14% · AK 1.26This facility: 1.08, 14% below the AK average of 1.26 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Daily care & independence
Able to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
50.0%
↓ 7% · US 53.7This facility: 50.0, 7% below the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
50.0%
↓ 7% · US 53.7This facility: 50.0, 7% below the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Returned home or to the community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
60.1%
↑ 19% · US 50.6This facility: 60.1, 19% above the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
60.1%
↑ 19% · US 50.6This facility: 60.1, 19% above the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
↓ 100% · US 0.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
↓ 100% · US 0.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
↓ 100% · AK 0.5This facility: 0.0, 100% below the AK average of 0.5 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
↓ 100% · AK 0.5This facility: 0.0, 100% below the AK average of 0.5 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
80.1%
≈ 0% · AK 80.0This facility: 80.1, level with the AK average of 80.0 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
80.1%
≈ 0% · AK 80.0This facility: 80.1, level with the AK average of 80.0 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.1%
↓ 5% · AK 85.5This facility: 81.1, 5% below the AK average of 85.5 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.1%
↓ 5% · AK 85.5This facility: 81.1, 5% below the AK average of 85.5 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Re-hospitalized after admission
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
8.0%
↓ 36% · AK 12.5This facility: 8.0, 36% below the AK average of 12.5 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
8.0%
↓ 36% · AK 12.5This facility: 8.0, 36% below the AK average of 12.5 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.8%
↓ 52% · AK 12.2This facility: 5.8, 52% below the AK average of 12.2 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.8%
↓ 52% · AK 12.2This facility: 5.8, 52% below the AK average of 12.2 (among AK facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Jun 2026
Resident snapshot
76 residents · Jun 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
7 · 9%
Medicaid
65 · 86%
Private pay & other
4 · 5%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Denali Center
What neighborhood is Denali Center in?
Denali Center is in the South Fairbanks neighborhood of Fairbanks.
Is Denali Center in a walkable area?
Denali Center has a walk score of 32. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Denali Center?
Denali Center's occupancy is 99.9%.
Are pets allowed at Denali Center?
No, Denali Center has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Denali Center?
The team at Denali Center can be reached at tvccommunityfeedback@foundationhealth.org.
Does Denali Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Denali Center is registered as a non-profit.
What is the overall rating for Denali Center?
Denali Center received a 4-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
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