Wrangell, AK

Wrangell Medical Center Ltc

5-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

232 Wood Street, Wrangell, AK

(907) 874-7000

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

18

Certified beds

Average residents

17

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1976-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Hospital-based

Yes

CMS reports the provider resides in a hospital

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

2.64

Registered nurse staffing · state 2.15 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

4.96

Nurse aide staffing · state 4.17 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

7.60

All reported nurse hours · state 7.00 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

2.64

RN + LPN hours · state 2.83 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

6.25

Weekend nurse staffing · state 6.21 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

1.39

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 1.62 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.04

Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

2.90

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

8.34

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.25

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

39%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

49%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
No data were submitted for this measure.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 13.64%
8.2%
5.4 pts better
Numerator 3 · Denominator 22
Staff flu vaccination coverage 68.75%
42%
26.8 pts better
Numerator 22 · Denominator 32
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.5%
93.8%
4.7 pts better
93.4%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 98.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
3.0%
0.1 pts worse
3.3%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.7%
5.3%
3.6 pts better
11.4%
9.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 1.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.9%
4.9%
3 pts worse
5.4%
2.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 7.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 4.8%
14.3%
9.5 pts better
19.6%
14.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 4.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
18.4%
18.4 pts better
16.7%
16.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 12.4%
19.9%
7.5 pts better
16.3%
3.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 12.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.9%
16.3%
5.4 pts better
14.9%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 10.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
3.5%
3.5 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 18.3%
19.9%
1.6 pts better
19.8%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 18.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.4%
7.8%
2.4 pts better
5.1%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 5.4% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-25 · Fire 2024-10-25

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-05-19 · Fire 2023-05-19

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2022-06-09 · Fire 2022-06-09

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-10-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

E22 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Corrected 2024-11-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-01-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-11-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-11-11

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

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 2024-11-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-12-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2025-01-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-25

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-09

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 2022-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-09

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-09

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 2022-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-09

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-09

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 2022-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-09

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2022-07-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 2 facilities 2018-11-01
Bean, Lincoln

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 1984-09-01
Bennett, Annette

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-01-14
Brock, Lavina

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2004-10-01
Brock, Lavina

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2004-10-01
Cadiente Nelson, Barbara

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-01-23
Carroll, Emily

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-09-16
Carter, Megan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities no date provided
Clement, Charles

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2012-02-06
Cottle, Patricia

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2009-05-01
Durgan, June

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2010-09-01
Gordon, Judean

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2016-03-01
Harris, Daniel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2017-05-15
Hill, Janice

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-11-19
Hughes, Lily

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-01-19
Jack, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2012-04-01
Nix, Marvell

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-05-09
Silva, Harriet

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2004-12-01
Silva, Harriet

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2004-12-01
Smith, Dorothy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-07-01
Strong, Kimberly

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2010-09-01
Strong, Kimberly

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2010-09-01
Widmark, Lawrence

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-07-01

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