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.
July 19, 2024
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 September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 27, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
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 August 30, 2024.
July 19, 2024
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 September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
April 14, 2023
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2023.
April 14, 2023
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2023.
April 14, 2023
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2023.
April 14, 2023
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2023.
April 14, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2023.
April 14, 2023
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2023.
April 14, 2023
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 May 29, 2023.
April 14, 2023
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2023.
April 14, 2023
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 May 29, 2023.
April 14, 2023
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 19, 2023.
April 14, 2023
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 May 29, 2023.
April 14, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2023.
April 14, 2023
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2023.
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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