20 nursing homes in Alaska
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 20
- average CMS stars
- 3.5
- certified beds
- 815
- for profit
- 25%
How Alaska nursing homes rate
CMS rates 20 of Alaska's 20 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.5 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 6 |
| 4 of 5 | 4 |
| 3 of 5 | 6 |
| 2 of 5 | 3 |
| 1 of 5 | 1 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Alaska
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peninsula Hospital LTC | Homer | 5 of 5 | 28 |
| Petersburg Medical Center LTC | Petersburg | 5 of 5 | 15 |
| Heritage Place | Soldotna | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| Searhc Sitka Long Term Care | Sitka | 5 of 5 | 19 |
| Wrangell Medical Center LTC | Wrangell | 5 of 5 | 18 |
| Maple Springs of Wasilla | Wasilla | 5 of 5 | 67 |
| Quyanna Care Center | Nome | 4 of 5 | 18 |
| Wildflower Court | Juneau | 4 of 5 | 57 |
| Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home | Bethel | 4 of 5 | 18 |
| Denali Center | Fairbanks | 4 of 5 | 71 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Alaska.
- Anchorage 3 homes
- Bethel 1 home
- Cordova 1 home
- Fairbanks 1 home
- Homer 1 home
- Juneau 1 home
- Ketchikan 1 home
- Kodiak 1 home
- Kotzebue 1 home
- Nome 1 home
- Palmer 1 home
- Petersburg 1 home
- Seward 1 home
- Sitka 1 home
- Soldotna 1 home
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 5 | 25% |
| Non-profit | 9 | 45% |
| Government | 6 | 30% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Alaska's homes were cited for 166 deficiencies, an average of 8.3 each. 0 had none. 5 homes were fined $531,436 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
1 home carries the CMS abuse icon. 0 are special focus facilities and 0 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Alaska
How many nursing homes are in Alaska?
20 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Alaska?
We don't pick one. South Peninsula Hospital LTC in Homer tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Alaska?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $27,831 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.