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Nursing homes in Alaska
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Centennial Post Acute
9100 Centennial Drive · Anchorage, AK
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
Cordova Community Med LTC
602 Chase Ave · Cordova, AK
Ownership: Government (city/county)
Denali Center
1510 19th Avenue · Fairbanks, AK
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Heritage Place
232 Rockwell Avenue · Soldotna, AK
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
Ketchikan Med Center New Horizons Transitional Care
3100 Tongass Avenue · Ketchikan, AK
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Maple Springs of Palmer
12130 East Maple Springs Way · Palmer, AK
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Maple Springs of Wasilla
3265 E Meridian Loop · Wasilla, AK
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Petersburg Medical Center LTC
103 Fram Street · Petersburg, AK
Ownership: Government (city/county)
Polaris Extended Care
920 Compassion Circle · Anchorage, AK
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Polaris Transitional Care
910 Compassion Circle · Anchorage, AK
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Providence Kodiak Island Med LTC
1915 E Rezanof Drive · Kodiak, AK
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Providence Seward Mountain Haven
2203 Oak Street · Seward, AK
Ownership: Government (city)
Providence Valdez Medical Center
911 Meals Avenue · Valdez, AK
Ownership: Government (city)
Quyanna Care Center
1100 Greg Kruschek Avenue · Nome, AK
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Searhc Sitka Long Term Care
209 Moller Avenue · Sitka, AK
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
South Peninsula Hospital LTC
4300 Bartlett Street · Homer, AK
Ownership: Government (city/county)
Utuqqanaat Inaat
436 Mission Street · Kotzebue, AK
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Wildflower Court
2000 Salmon Creek Lane · Juneau, AK
Ownership: Government (city/county)
Wrangell Medical Center LTC
232 Wood Street · Wrangell, AK
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home
1100 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy · Bethel, AK
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
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Choosing nursing home care in Alaska
This directory lists 20 nursing homes in Alaska, with 815 certified beds between them. Their average CMS overall rating is 3.4 stars, above the national average of 3.0 stars: 8 homes hold four or five stars and 4 have one or two.
Among the highest-rated homes are South Peninsula Hospital Ltc (5 stars), Petersburg Medical Center Ltc (5 stars) and Maple Springs Of Wasilla (5 stars).
By ownership, 30% are for-profit, 40% non-profit and 30% government-owned. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility. 1 home carries the CMS abuse icon, which flags recent inspection citations related to abuse; check the inspection details on each profile.
The most homes are in Anchorage (3), Kenai Peninsula (3) and Chugach (2).
These figures come from the CMS data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.
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Planning your search in Alaska
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Questions about nursing homes in Alaska
How many nursing homes are in Alaska?
There are 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Alaska, with 815 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.
Which nursing homes in Alaska have the highest Medicare rating?
Petersburg Medical Center Ltc (5 stars), South Peninsula Hospital Ltc (5 stars), Maple Springs Of Wasilla (5 stars). See the full ranking.
What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Alaska?
3.4 out of 5 across 20 rated homes.
Do nursing homes in Alaska accept Medicaid?
20 of the 20 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Alaska.
Are any nursing homes in Alaska on Medicare’s Special Focus list?
No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.