Anchorage, AK

Polaris Extended Care

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $220,373 in total fines with 43 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

920 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK

(907) 212-9200

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

96

Certified beds

Average residents

91

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Ensign Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2013-02-13

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

329 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

Yes

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.88

Registered nurse staffing · state 2.15 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.88

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.86 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.58

Nurse aide staffing · state 4.17 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

5.33

All reported nurse hours · state 7.00 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

2.75

RN + LPN hours · state 2.83 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.65

Weekend nurse staffing · state 6.21 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

1.50

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 1.62 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.11

Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.70

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.84

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.51

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

53%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

1,612

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

55.26

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0102

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

5.99

Baseline 46.62% · Performance 39.20% · Measure score 5.99 · Achievement 5.99 · Improvement 2.91

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.06

Baseline 4.66 hours · Performance 4.52 hours · Measure score 5.06 · Achievement 5.06 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays 14 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays 3 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 10 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 3.18%
8.2%
5 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 157
Staff flu vaccination coverage 47.25%
42%
5.2 pts better
Numerator 86 · Denominator 182
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.2
About the same
1.9
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
1.3
0.4 pts better
1.8
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 62.5%
93.8%
31.3 pts worse
93.4%
30.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 91.0% · Q2 77.3% · Q3 43.3% · Q4 38.6% · 4Q avg 62.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.6%
96.0%
5.4 pts worse
95.5%
4.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 90.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.1%
3.0%
1.9 pts better
3.3%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
5.3%
3.4 pts better
11.4%
9.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 1.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.2%
4.9%
1.7 pts better
5.4%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.1%
14.3%
1.8 pts worse
19.6%
3.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.0% · Q2 15.1% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 20.7% · 4Q avg 16.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 24.0%
18.4%
5.6 pts worse
16.7%
7.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.4% · Q2 26.2% · Q3 23.9% · Q4 22.5% · 4Q avg 24.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 2.0%
0.1%
1.9 pts worse
0.1%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 2.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.3%
16.3%
3 pts better
14.9%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 14.8% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 15.2% · 4Q avg 13.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.4%
1.3%
0.1 pts worse
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
3.5%
1.8 pts better
1.7%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 18.2%
19.9%
1.7 pts better
19.8%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.0% · Q2 17.6% · Q3 16.6% · Q4 19.7% · 4Q avg 18.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.4%
7.8%
1.6 pts worse
5.1%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.2% · Q2 9.5% · Q3 9.6% · Q4 7.2% · 4Q avg 9.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 43.5%
78.4%
34.9 pts worse
81.7%
38.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 45.0% · 4Q avg 43.5%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-22 · Fire 2025-05-22

43 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (11 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-19 · Fire 2024-07-19

24 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-04-14 · Fire 2023-04-14

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2025-07-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2025-07-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2025-07-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-07-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-07-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-07-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

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 2024-08-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-05-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-05-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-05-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-05-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-05-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

Corrected 2023-05-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-05-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-05-29

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2026-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2026-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-06

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 2026-01-12

G · Actual harm 2025-11-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-12-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-29

F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-07-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-29

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-07-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-15

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-07-16

G · Actual harm 2025-05-22

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-07-09

G · Actual harm 2025-05-22

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

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 2025-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F940 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2025-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

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 2025-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

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 2025-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

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 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

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 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

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 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

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 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

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 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-09

C · Minimal harm 2025-05-22

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.

Corrected 2025-07-09

G · Actual harm 2025-03-17

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.

Corrected 2025-04-04

G · Actual harm 2025-03-17

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-17

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 2025-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

F555 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.

Corrected 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-30

I · Actual harm 2024-07-19

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-09-02

I · Actual harm 2024-07-19

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2024-09-02

H · Actual harm 2024-07-19

F675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Corrected 2024-09-02

H · Actual harm 2024-07-19

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-09-02

G · Actual harm 2024-07-19

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-09-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have 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.

Corrected 2024-07-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

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 2024-09-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

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 2024-09-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2024-09-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-08-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-09-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-09-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-09-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2024-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

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.

Corrected 2024-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

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 2024-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2024-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-19

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 2024-08-27

B · Minimal harm 2024-07-19

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2024-09-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

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 2023-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

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 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

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 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

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 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

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 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

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 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

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 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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 limited.

Corrected 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

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 2023-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-14

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-29

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$98,865 2025-05-22

Fine

Fine · fine $98,865

Fine

$10,358 2025-03-17

Fine

Fine · fine $10,358

Fine

$111,150 2024-07-19

Fine

Fine · fine $111,150

Fine

$0 2024-07-19

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-08-25 · 8 days

8 day denial

Ownership

Flagstone Healthcare Central LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 19 facilities 2024-09-12
The Ensign Group Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 209 facilities 2024-09-12
Burnam, Soon

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 323 facilities 2024-09-12
Cullifer, Jared

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2024-09-12
Hancox, Neil

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-03-01
Sato, Ami

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 101 facilities 2024-09-12
Willits, Adam

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 69 facilities 2024-09-12
Willits, Adam

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 69 facilities 2024-09-12

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