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.
March 17, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors..
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 4, 2025.
March 17, 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 April 4, 2025.
March 17, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist..
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 4, 2025.
November 26, 2024
Tag F0555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 30, 2024.
November 26, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 30, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 27, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies..
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations..
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason..
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
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 I: widespread, actual harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 27, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 28, 2024.
July 19, 2024
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
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 September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
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 August 27, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs..
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently..
Severity I: widespread, actual harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
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
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