What is the average nursing home staffing level in Anchorage?

Anchorage nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 4.68 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 1.72 RN HPRD. The Alaska state average is 4.35 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.

How do I choose a nursing home in Anchorage?

Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.

Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Anchorage?

Yes — Alaska Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for Alaska-specific limits and the look-back period.

CMS PBJ Data · 2026

Anchorage, AK Nursing Home Staffing

3 facilities · City avg 4.68 HPRD · 0 rated 5 stars

Facilities

4.68

Avg Total HPRD

1.72

Avg RN HPRD

0/3

5-Star Rated

Benchmarks: Alaska avg 4.35 total HPRD / 0.95 RN · National avg 3.89 total / 0.69 RN · Federal minimum 3.48 total / 0.55 RN

All Nursing Homes in Anchorage

Sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any facility for full staffing charts and penalty history.

POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE

ANCHORAGE, AK · For profit

3★

4★

4.97

2.30

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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Polaris Extended Care

ANCHORAGE, AK · For profit

2★

5★

4.61

1.74

⚠ 4 CMS fines on record

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CENTENNIAL POST ACUTE

ANCHORAGE, AK · For profit

1★

4★

4.47

1.12

⚠ 3 CMS fines on record

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average nursing home staffing level in Anchorage?: Anchorage nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 4.68 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 1.72 RN HPRD. The Alaska state average is 4.35 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.
How do I choose a nursing home in Anchorage?: Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.
Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Anchorage?: Yes — Alaska Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for Alaska-specific limits and the look-back period.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal via Care Compare. Updated every 24 hours via ISR.