CMS CCN 025018 · For profit - Limited Liability company
POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE
910 COMPASSION CIRCLE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504
Above-average staffing
4.97 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 2.30 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg
Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day
4.97
Total HPRD
Nat avg 3.89
2.30
RN HPRD
Nat avg 0.69
N/A
LPN HPRD
Nat avg 0.94
2.31
CNA HPRD
Nat avg 2.27
Staffing Comparison
Bar = this facility. Markers = state avg (blue) and national avg (purple).
Weekend Staffing
Weekend RN hours often drop 10–20% — a key quality indicator.
Weekend RN HPRD
N/A
National avg 0.48
Weekend Drop vs. Weekday
N/A
Staff Turnover
Annual staff turnover — below 30% is excellent; above 70% indicates instability.
Total Nursing Turnover
66%
National avg 52%
RN Turnover
53%
Purple marker = national average (52%). Lower is better.
CMS Star Ratings
Overall Rating
Average
Health Inspection
Below average
Staffing
Above average
Quality Measures
Much above average
Facility Information
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified Beds
- 50
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99504
- Last Inspection
- —
- CMS CCN
- 025018
Penalty & Inspection History
1 CMS fine totaling $109,382
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- What are the staffing levels at POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE?
- POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE reports 4.97 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 2.30 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.31 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).
- What is the CMS rating for POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE?
- POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 4 stars, health inspection rating is 2 stars, and quality measure rating is 5 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
- How does POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE compare to other Alaska nursing homes?
- The Alaska average is 4.35 total HPRD and 0.95 RN HPRD. POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE's total HPRD of 4.97 is above the state average.
- What is the staff turnover rate at POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE?
- POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE reports 66% total nursing staff turnover annually (53% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.
Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) via CMS Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 h. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.