5/5
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.
5/5
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.
Located in the beautiful coastal town of Homer, Alaska, South Peninsula Hospital is a non-profit organization committed to providing exceptional care to their residents, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid. Their medical professionals are some of the best in the business, with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the healthcare field.
From their van for outings to personal massage and hairdressing services, they go the extra mile to make residents feel cared for. In addition to our nursing home services, South Peninsula Hospital is a full-service hospital, providing a wide range of medical treatments and services to patients. They have a team of onsite doctors, nurses, and specialists who are available to provide emergency care or ongoing treatment for chronic conditions. At South Peninsula Hospital, they strive to create an environment that fosters connection and support.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 1st out of 7 homes in Alaska for nurse hours. 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.
| 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.
| 2h 47m per day | ▲ 29% State avg: 2h 9m 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.
| 28m per day | ▼ 32% State avg: 41m 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.
| 5h 45m per day | ▲ 38% State avg: 4h 10m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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.
| 7h 49m per day | ▲ 26% State avg: 6h 12m 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.
| 1m per day | ▼ 79% 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.
| 1h 46m per day | ▲ 10% State avg: 1h 37m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.8
14% worse than Alaska averageAlaska average: 9.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.6
25% worse than Alaska averageAlaska average: 18.8
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.8%
34% worse than Alaska averageAlaska average: 15.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
28.3%
30% worse than Alaska averageAlaska average: 21.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.9%
6% worse than Alaska averageAlaska average: 20.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
In line with Alaska averageAlaska average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.7%
77% better than Alaska averageAlaska average: 7.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.1%
25% worse than Alaska averageAlaska average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than Alaska averageAlaska average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Alaska averageAlaska average: 5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.3%
10% better than Alaska averageAlaska average: 17.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Alaska averageAlaska average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.0%
In line with Alaska averageAlaska average: 96.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.97
16% better than Alaska averageAlaska average: 1.16
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.85
33% better than Alaska averageAlaska average: 1.26
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
28Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Homer's city center to South Peninsula Hospital's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.05 miles to nearest hospital (South Peninsula Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services.
| 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 | ||||
| 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 |
South Peninsula Hospital is located in Homer, Alaska.
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South Peninsula Hospital is in the Bartlett Street neighborhood.
South Peninsula Hospital has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
South Peninsula Hospital is registered as a non-profit.
Yes — there are 5 photos of South Peninsula Hospital in the photo gallery on this page.
South Peninsula Hospital is located at 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK 99603.
(907) 235-8101 will put you in contact with the team at South Peninsula Hospital.
Yes — South Peninsula Hospital is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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