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Polaris Extended Care

920 Compassion Circle · Anchorage, AK 99504 · 96 certified beds

9072129200

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

67

Inspection history (82)

  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0756

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0710

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0710 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · F

    Citation F0809

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0809 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.. 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.GOV
  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0552

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 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 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0567

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0567 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0558

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · C

    Citation F0838

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0838 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · E

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted 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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  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0550

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · E

    Citation F0725

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • May 22, 2025 · G

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · E

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · E

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0790

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0790 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · F

    Citation F0585

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0585 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0677

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 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 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0693

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0693 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.. 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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  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.. 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.

  1. Parent organization: Flagstone Healthcare Central LLC

    parent · PAC 0648311928

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical AK range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · AK$44,749/mo
See full AK cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · AK$27,831/mo
See full AK cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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