Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Polaris Extended Care
920 Compassion Circle · Anchorage, AK 99504 · 96 certified beds
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Public record
CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
67
Inspection history (82)
January 6, 2026 · D
Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-06 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0725Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-06 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-06 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-06.GOVNovember 26, 2025 · G
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-26.GOVJuly 29, 2025 · E
Citation F0627Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-29 under CMS tag F0627 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0628Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-29 under CMS tag F0628 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-15 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0679Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0628Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0628 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0760Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0940Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0940 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0607Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-22.GOVMay 22, 2025 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-22.GOVMay 22, 2025 · F
Citation F0759Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0802Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0802 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-22.GOVMay 22, 2025 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-22.GOVMay 22, 2025 · E
Citation F0561Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0561 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Penalties
Total fines on file: $238,053
Staffing
Staffing data not yet published for this provider.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
CMS Care Compare chain: The Ensign Group
Chain ID 507 · 342 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3.2
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.9
- Chain average staffing rating: 2.4
- Chain average quality measure rating: 4.4
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Flagstone Healthcare Central LLC
parent · PAC 0648311928
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Typical cost
Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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