Northern Comfort Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Wasilla, AK
Northern Comfort Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Wasilla, AK
Overview of Northern Comfort Assisted Living
Helping seniors since 2002, Northern Comfort is an idyllic senior living community located in the countryside setting of North Lagoon Drive, Wasilla, AK, that offers assisted living, intermittent nursing care, and short-term skilled nursing. The community features homey and purposely built accommodations in variations of private and semi-private rooms, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. With the community handling daily chores and maintenance, residents have more time to explore new interests and make the most of their days.
Northern Comfort boasts a combined 100 years of experience in caring for seniors to ensure they experience the best things in their golden years. Blanketed by lush nature and warm trees, the community is great for relaxation and peace of mind. Moreover, residents are encouraged to keep living an active and well-engaged life with fun recreational activities conducted all year round. Northern Comfort strives to provide seniors with a blissful retirement by providing them with a community that is warm and welcoming.
16-bed community Rank #26 / 42Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 42 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 cover every community we track in Alaska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
4 years in operation Rank #32 / 43Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 43 homes we track in Alaska for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Alaska facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alaska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusBiennial
IssuanceFebruary 7, 2025
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number101473
Year Opened2022-01-01
Northern Comfort Assisted Living is legally operated by Forays, Ltd. dba Northern Comfort, and administered by Anna Roehl.
OwnerForays, Ltd. Dba Northern Comfort
Automatic Sprinkler System
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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6.5 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the AK Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Alaska average is: 71.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Maple Springs of Wasilla | NH HOS RC SNF | Wasilla | 67
Facility
67
AK AVG
42
Rank
#12 / 42 |
79.1%
Facility
79.1%
AK AVG
85.4
Rank
#4 / 5 | -7% | 5.56
Facility
5.56
AK AVG
7.24
Rank
#3 / 5 | -21% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
AK AVG
$86.8k
Rank
#1 / 6 | 36
Facility
36
AK AVG
25.1
Rank
#5 / 6 | 7.2
Facility
7.2
AK AVG
6.7
Rank
#4 / 6 | - | 53 | A+ |
22
Facility
22
AK AVG
44
Rank
#64 / 81 | Maple Springs Of Matsu Holdings, LLC | $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AK AVG
$15.0M
Rank
#3 / 3 | $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AK AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#3 / 3 | 77%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
77%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AK AVG
71.4%
Rank
#1 / 3 | 25038 | ||||
| Prestige Care and Rehab Center of Anchorage | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Anchorage (Northeast Anchorage) | 102
Facility
102
AK AVG
42
Rank
#4 / 42 |
90.2%
Facility
90.2%
AK AVG
85.4
Rank
#3 / 5 | +6% | 4.43
Facility
4.43
AK AVG
7.24
Rank
#4 / 5 | +2% | -39% | $316.4k
Facility
$316.4k
AK AVG
$86.8k
Rank
#6 / 6 | 62
Facility
62
AK AVG
25.1
Rank
#6 / 6 | 10.3
Facility
10.3
AK AVG
6.7
Rank
#6 / 6 | 1 | 92 | A+ |
15
Facility
15
AK AVG
44
Rank
#69 / 81 | Brian Delamarter | $19.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$19.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AK AVG
$15.0M
Rank
#1 / 3 | $12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AK AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#1 / 3 | 63.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
63.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AK AVG
71.4%
Rank
#3 / 3 | 25025 |
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Northern Comfort Assisted Living is located in Wasilla, Alaska.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Comfort Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Northern Comfort Assisted Living in?
Northern Comfort Assisted Living is in the Lakes neighborhood of Wasilla.
Who is the owner of Northern Comfort Assisted Living?
Northern Comfort Assisted Living is legally operated by Forays, Ltd. dba Northern Comfort, and administered by Anna Roehl.
What is the license number of Northern Comfort Assisted Living?
According to AK state health department records, Northern Comfort Assisted Living's license number is 101473.
When does Northern Comfort Assisted Living's license expire?
According to AK state health department records, Northern Comfort Assisted Living's license expires on December 31, 2026.
How long has Northern Comfort Assisted Living been in business?
Northern Comfort Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Northern Comfort Assisted Living?
No, Northern Comfort Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Northern Comfort Assisted Living?
Anna Roehl is the administrator of Northern Comfort Assisted Living.
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