Nursing homes in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, AK has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Transitional Care910 Compassion Circle · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 50 | None |
| Polaris Extended Care920 Compassion Circle · For profit - Limited Liability company Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 96 | 4 ($231,865) |
| Centennial Post Acute9100 Centennial Drive · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 102 | 3 ($232,502) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Alaska, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Anchorage
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.June 11, 2026 · Polaris Extended Care · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 11, 2026 · Polaris Extended Care · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 26, 2026 · Polaris Transitional Care · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.January 6, 2026 · Polaris Extended Care · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 6, 2026 · Polaris Extended Care · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.January 6, 2026 · Polaris Extended Care · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.December 24, 2025 · Centennial Post Acute · F0838 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 24, 2025 · Centennial Post Acute · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.December 24, 2025 · Centennial Post Acute · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.December 24, 2025 · Centennial Post Acute · F0680 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Questions about nursing homes in Anchorage
Which nursing home in Anchorage has the highest Medicare rating?
Polaris Transitional Care has the highest overall rating in Anchorage: 3 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Anchorage have been fined?
2 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $464,367 in all. The most was $232,502, at Centennial Post Acute.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Anchorage?
Polaris Extended Care was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Anchorage is the largest?
Centennial Post Acute, with 102 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.