Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Providence Valdez Medical Center
911 Meals Avenue, Valdez, AK · (907) 834-1825
- Certified beds
- 10
- Residents per day
- 9
- Ownership
- Government
- Chain
- Providence Health & Services
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- October 3, 2005
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How this home got 3 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Alaska.
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Staffing
Not ratednot rated
CMS did not rate staffing here, so it does not move the star.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★3 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Alaska homes
Providence Valdez Medical Center carries 75 inspection points. That is fewer than 40% of Alaska's 20 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Alaska: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–14 pts
- 4★ 14–35 pts
- 3★ 35–75 pts
- 2★ 75–104.62 pts
- 1★ over 104.62 pts
Bars show every rated home in Alaska by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
19 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Nursing and Physician Services5F
- F
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.
- F
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
- F
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
- C
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- F
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning3D
- D
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- D
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pharmacy Service3F
- E
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.
- F
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.
- D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation2F
- F
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- F
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Rights2E
- E
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Infection Control2E
- E
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- E
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Nutrition and Dietary1D
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Quality of Life and Care1D
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspection history
2026-05-15
5 health deficiencies · 11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
2025-03-06
8 health deficiencies · 3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (3 deficiencies)
2023-12-01
6 health deficiencies · 2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine3 pts better | 96.9% | 93.9% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.8 pts worse | 6.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.6 pts worse | 7.1% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight5.2 pts better | 0.0% | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication7.5 pts worse | 21.9% | 14.4% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication0.4 pts better | 18.5% | 18.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.2 pts better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased8 pts worse | 26.9% | 18.9% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.9 pts worse | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence1.9 pts worse | 22.9% | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers6.1 pts better | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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Who owns and runs it
51 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Valdez | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 1 facilities |
| Anderson, Donald | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Anderson, Donald | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Anderson, Donald | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Blair, Richard | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Blair, Richard | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Buck, Linda | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Buck, Linda | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| City Of Valdez | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Crawford, Isiaah | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Crawford, Isiaah | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Doucet, Pauline | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Doucet, Pauline | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Dufault, Karin | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Dufault, Karin | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Duval, Nathan | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Duval, Nathan | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Elmouchi, Darryl | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Elmouchi, Darryl | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Hejna, Diane | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Hejna, Diane | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Hoffman, Gregory | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Hoffman, Gregory | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Hughes, Phyllis | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Hughes, Phyllis | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Kingston, Mary Beth | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Kingston, Mary Beth | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Lyons, Mary | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Lyons, Mary | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Markham, Donna | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Markham, Donna | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Martin, James | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Martin, James | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Martin, James | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Murphy, Michael | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Murphy, Michael | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Newsom, Anna | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Newsom, Anna | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| O'quinn, Marvin | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| O'quinn, Marvin | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Providence Health & Services - Washington | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Providence Health & Services - Washington | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Riojas, Rogelio | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Riojas, Rogelio | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Sorenson, Charles | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Sorenson, Charles | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Sprunk, Eric | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Sprunk, Eric | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Todd, Kathleen | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Todd, Kathleen | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Travis, James | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
16 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke7F
- F
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Egress3F
- F
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- F
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems3F
- F
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- F
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Emergency Preparedness1F
- F
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Services1F
- F
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous1F
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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