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.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0809Ensure 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..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections..
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0585Honor 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..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
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 July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0693Ensure 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..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0838Conduct 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..
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for 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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