Nursing homes in Anchorage, AK

Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Anchorage, part of the Anchorage area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Anchorage, Alaska, currently have three nursing home facilities available within the Anchorage region to meet their long-term care needs. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 1.3 out of 5 stars, with no local nursing homes currently holding a 5-star designation. Polaris Transitional Care, operated by The Ensign Group, currently serves as the highest-rated facility in the city with a 2-star rating.

What to look for in Anchorage

• 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE at 2★.
• 3 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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