Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-20 · Fire 2026-01-20
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fairbanks, AK
Denali Center
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1510 19th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK
(907) 458-5100
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
71
Certified beds
Average residents
73
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1983-11-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.93
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.07
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.64
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.74
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.3 |
1.2
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.3
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.3% |
93.8%
3.5 pts better
|
93.4%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.8% |
96.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.9% |
3.0%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.8% |
5.3%
2.5 pts better
|
11.4%
8.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.7% |
4.9%
3.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.1% |
14.3%
5.2 pts better
|
19.6%
10.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.5% |
18.4%
0.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 34.3% |
19.9%
14.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
18 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.5% |
16.3%
1.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.0% |
1.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
1.0%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
3.5%
2.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.3% |
19.9%
2.6 pts better
|
19.8%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.8% |
7.8%
1 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 84.1% |
78.4%
5.7 pts better
|
81.7%
2.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.8% |
12.2%
6.4 pts better
|
12.0%
6.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 81.1% |
85.5%
4.4 pts worse
|
79.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 8.0% |
12.5%
4.5 pts better
|
23.9%
15.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2025-01-10 · Fire 2025-01-10
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-06-30 · Fire 2023-06-30
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2025-02-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-01-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-01-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-02-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-01-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-02-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-02-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-30
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-08-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-30
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-30
K252 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
Corrected 2023-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-30
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-30
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-30
K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2023-08-26
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2026-01-20
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Not marked corrected
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-20
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure 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.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2025-03-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2025-02-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-02-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-02-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-02-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Try 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.
Corrected 2025-02-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-02-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-03-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-02-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-28
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-19
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-02-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-30
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-30
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-08-24
C · Minimal harm
2023-06-30
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2023-08-24
C · Minimal harm
2023-06-30
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-08-24
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Foundation Health LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Blais, Kendrick
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ebenal, Shelley
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Martin, Sarah
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Sudduth, Anthony
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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