Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home
1100 Chief Eddie Hoffman HWY · Bethel, AK 99559 · 18 certified beds
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About Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home is a nursing home in Bethel, Alaska. Its capacity is 18 beds, below the Alaska median of 28 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 20 citations, the most recent on March 6, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 9.10 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (20)
Records from December 2023 to March 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 9, 2026.
March 6, 2026
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 April 9, 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 9, 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 9, 2026.
March 6, 2026
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 9, 2026.
January 31, 2025
Tag F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2025.
January 31, 2025
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2025.
January 31, 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 17, 2025.
January 31, 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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2025.
January 31, 2025
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 March 17, 2025.
January 31, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2025.
January 31, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2025.
January 31, 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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2025.
January 31, 2025
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 May 31, 2024.
December 15, 2023
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 29, 2024.
December 15, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 29, 2024.
December 15, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 29, 2024.
December 15, 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 January 29, 2024.
December 15, 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 January 29, 2024.
December 15, 2023
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 January 29, 2024.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $10,117
January 31, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,117 against this nursing home on January 31, 2025.
Staffing
9.10 nurse hours per resident per day in Q1 2026.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
- Parent company: Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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