Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Providence Valdez Medical Center
911 Meals Avenue · Valdez, AK 99686 · 10 certified beds
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About Providence Valdez Medical Center
Providence Valdez Medical Center is a nursing home in Valdez, Alaska. Its capacity is 10 beds, below the Alaska median of 28 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Providence Health & Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 21 citations, the most recent on May 15, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 8.55 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (21)
Records from November 2022 to May 2026.
May 15, 2026
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.
May 15, 2026
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.
May 15, 2026
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
May 15, 2026
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
May 15, 2026
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.
March 6, 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 March 20, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day..
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 22, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 26, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2025.
March 6, 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 March 31, 2025.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 31, 2023.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 31, 2023.
December 1, 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 December 31, 2023.
December 1, 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 F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 31, 2023.
December 1, 2023
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 31, 2023.
December 1, 2023
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 December 31, 2023.
November 14, 2022
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 21, 2022.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
8.55 nurse hours per resident per day in Q1 2026.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Providence Health & Services, a chain of 8 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.9 for health inspections, 3.7 for staffing, 3.1 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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