Nursing Homes & Senior Care in Alaska
Alaska's Care Compare directory includes 20 CMS-certified nursing homes, each assigned an official Five-Star Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The state's nursing homes carry an average overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a relative quality measure with documented limitations. The ratings displayed here reflect data current as of May 2026 and should not be interpreted as recommendations or guarantees of care quality. Each facility's profile includes its overall rating alongside separate scores for health inspections and staffing levels, allowing for direct comparison across categories.
Prospective residents and their families should recognize that the Five-Star rating represents only one factor in selecting a nursing home. Location, the specific type of care required, an in-person facility visit, and direct conversations with staff and clinical personnel all play significant roles in the decision-making process. Individuals should verify each facility's current rating on its live Medicare Care Compare profile before making any decisions based on this information.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
| Facility | City | Overall (CMS) | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova Community Med Ltc | Cordova | 5 of 5 | Government |
| Maple Springs Of Wasilla | Wasilla | 5 of 5 | For profit |
| Quyanna Care Center | Nome | 5 of 5 | Non profit |
| Searhc Sitka Long Term Care | Sitka | 5 of 5 | Non profit |
| South Peninsula Hospital Ltc | Homer | 5 of 5 | Government |
| Utuqqanaat Inaat | Kotzebue | 5 of 5 | Non profit |
| Wrangell Medical Center Ltc | Wrangell | 5 of 5 | Non profit |
| Heritage Place | Soldotna | 4 of 5 | For profit |
| Petersburg Medical Center Ltc | Petersburg | 4 of 5 | Government |
| Denali Center | Fairbanks | 3 of 5 | Non profit |
| Providence Seward Mountain Haven | Seward | 3 of 5 | Government |
| Wildflower Court | Juneau | 3 of 5 | Government |
| Polaris Transitional Care | Anchorage | 2 of 5 | For profit |
| Providence Kodiak Island Med Ltc | Kodiak | 2 of 5 | Non profit |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez | 2 of 5 | Government |
| Yukon Kuskokwim Elder'S Home | Bethel | 2 of 5 | Non profit |
| Centennial Post Acute | Anchorage | 1 of 5 | For profit |
| Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care | Ketchikan | 1 of 5 | Non profit |
| Maple Springs Of Palmer | Palmer | 1 of 5 | For profit |
| Polaris Extended Care | Anchorage | 1 of 5 | For profit |
Alaska rating breakdown → · How to choose care in Alaska → · Compare by ownership type →
Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.