Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Polaris Extended Care
920 Compassion Circle · Anchorage, AK 99504 · 96 certified beds
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About Polaris Extended Care
Polaris Extended Care is a nursing home in Anchorage, Alaska. Its capacity is 96 beds, above the Alaska median of 28 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of The Ensign Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 82 citations, the most recent on January 6, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.78 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Anchorage. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (82)
Records from April 2023 to January 2026.
January 6, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
January 6, 2026
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
January 6, 2026
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 12, 2026.
November 26, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 3, 2025.
July 29, 2025
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 30, 2025.
July 29, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 30, 2025.
July 15, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 16, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
Penalties (5)
Total fines: $231,865
November 26, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $11,492 against this nursing home on November 26, 2025.
May 22, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $98,865 against this nursing home on May 22, 2025.
March 17, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,358 against this nursing home on March 17, 2025.
July 19, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting August 25, 2024, lasting 8 days (triggered by inspection on July 19, 2024).
July 19, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $111,150 against this nursing home on July 19, 2024.
Staffing
4.78 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.61 in Q1 2026.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 347 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.3 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 2.8 for staffing, 4.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Alaska.
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