Providence Seward Mountain Haven
2203 Oak Street, Seward, AK 99664 · (907) 224-5241
Government - City · 40 certified beds
Providence Seward Mountain Haven has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2024, found 6 citations (the Alaska average is 9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 13, 2024 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.September 13, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.September 13, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.September 13, 2024 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.September 13, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 13, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 13, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.February 11, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.September 13, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Alaska average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 6.27 | 6.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 2.05 | 2.12 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.52 | 4.06 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 75% | 50.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - City |
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Average residents per day | 38.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- South Peninsula Hospital LTC Homer · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Place Soldotna · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Providence Kodiak Island Med LTC Kodiak · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Maple Springs of Palmer Palmer · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Providence Valdez Medical Center Valdez · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Providence Seward Mountain Haven on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.