Polaris Extended Care
Nursing home in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska · Anchorage
Medium · For Profit · Urban
About Polaris Extended Care
Polaris Extended Care is a medium nursing home located in Anchorage, Alaska, operated by THE ENSIGN GROUP. Its CMS Five-Star overall rating is 1 out of 5 — much below average for AK. Health inspections rate 1/5, staffing 1/5, and quality measures 4/5.
Polaris Extended Care is one of 3 nursing homes in Anchorage, Alaska. The suburb average is 1.3★, and Polaris Extended Care rates 1★ overall. Higher-rated nearby alternatives include POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE (2★).
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What does Polaris Extended Care cost?
Polaris Extended Care does not publish a public rate sheet. The figures below are state and national median monthly costs for nursing home care, based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Use them as a planning benchmark — request a written quote from Polaris Extended Care for your specific room type, level of care, and Medicaid status.
| Room type | Alaska median | National median | Annual (Alaska) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-private room | $31,512/mo | $8,669/mo | $378,144 |
| Private room | $36,713/mo | $9,733/mo | $440,556 |
Estimates only. Actual prices vary by room, care level, and payor source. See our guide to paying for a nursing home and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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Frequently asked questions about Polaris Extended Care
Five-Star Quality Ratings are published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using data from health inspections, payroll-based staffing reports, and clinical quality measures. Ratings reflect the most recent CMS extract we have imported — always confirm current ratings on Medicare.gov Care Compare before making care decisions.
Last updated: September 4, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.