Searhc Sitka Long Term Care

Location & what’s nearby

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Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Quality measures — how residents actually fare

Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.

Short-stay rehab — if you are coming here from a hospital

Arriving from a hospital right now? Read the discharge guide → — your appeal rights, how to slow a rushed discharge, and what to ask about the numbers below.

Therapy staffing: this home’s payroll records show 0.01 therapist hours per resident per day in 2026Q1 — more than 0% of the 13,892 homes that report any therapy hours at all.

Weekend therapy: weekend therapy hours are 0% of this home’s weekday level — it runs therapy on weekdays, with essentially none at the weekend. The median home that reports therapy runs 13% — weekday-focused therapy is the industry norm, not a shortfall. But recovery does not pause on a Saturday: ask what the weekend actually looks like here.

This section is about rehab stays, not living here. Most of this page — the stars, the quality measures, the inspection record — describes the home the way a permanent resident experiences it. These figures describe the short Medicare stay after a hospital discharge: a hip, a stroke, a bad infection, six weeks and home. They are different residents, different staff, often a different wing. Therapy hours are per resident in the building, not per rehab patient — the count includes every long-stay resident, and they mostly get no therapy at all. So a home with a small rehab wing inside a large nursing population reads low here even if its rehab patients get plenty of therapy, and a mostly-rehab home reads high. Use it to compare homes doing similar work, ask what a rehab resident actually gets in a day, and remember that CMS does not publish therapy minutes per patient — nobody does.

Staffing

How full it usually is: this home is certified for 19 beds and averages 15.8 residents a day — about 83% occupied, or roughly 3 beds typically open. It usually has some room. This is a CMS average, not live availability — no public source publishes real-time vacancies, and a home can be full the day you call. Confirm with the home, and if you need a Medicaid bed specifically, ask about that separately: a home with open beds may still not have an open Medicaid bed.

Against a benchmark — not a legal minimum. In May 2024 CMS finalized the first federal staffing floor for nursing homes: 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours and 2.45 nurse-aide hours. Its hour requirements never took effect and are no longer on the books. Homes had until 2026 (2027 if rural) to comply, and that deadline never arrived: a federal court vacated the hour requirements in April 2025 (CMS has appealed), Congress then barred enforcement until 2034, and CMS formally repealed them by rule effective February 2026. This home is not required to meet these numbers, and is not violating anything by missing them. We still show the comparison because the figures are CMS’s own published estimate of adequate staffing, which makes them a useful yardstick — but they are our benchmark, not federal law: this home’s total nurse staffing of 7.89 hrs/resident/day is at or above the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 3.29 is at or above the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 4.59 is at or above the 2.45-hour aide benchmark. What federal law does require today is unchanged: “sufficient” nursing staff for residents’ needs and an RN on duty at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week (42 CFR 483.35). Those are judged by inspectors on site, not by these averages, so read this comparison alongside the inspection record rather than as a pass/fail.

Weekend coverage: total nurse staffing is 7.34 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 8.12 on weekdays — 10% thinner on weekends. RN hours go from 3.46 to 2.88 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)

This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 31% is below the national median of 45%.

Payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours, as reported for Jan–Mar 2026 (CMS PBJ CY2026Q1) — the most recent quarter CMS has published, so they can lag a change of operator or staffing agency. Higher is generally better. Registered-nurse coverage and weekend staffing are the numbers families most often overlook — an RN on site matters most when something goes wrong, and coverage usually thins on weekends. High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. One caveat: these are hours as reported, not adjusted for how sick or heavy-care this home’s residents are. CMS separately publishes a case-mix-adjusted view; we show the reported hours. A home caring for higher-acuity residents needs more hours to deliver the same care, so compare these figures against homes doing similar work, and read them next to the inspection record rather than alone.

Inspection trend

Deficiencies are fewer than at the previous inspection — improving. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.

Inspection deficiencies

State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.

Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.

• Potential for harm · F2026-04-30 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — widespread
  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure hot foods were monitored to confirm safe hot-holding temperatures were maintained prior to plating and meal service for 14 residents who received food from the kitchen. Specifically, staff plated and served hot food items without conducting temperature checks before service. This deficient practice had the potential to result in residents receiving food held below safe temperatures, increasing the risk of foodborne illness and potentially negatively affecting nutritional intake, and potential weight loss. During an observation on 4/29/26 at 11:40 AM, kitchen staff plated hot foods such as soup, chicken, mashed potatoes, broccoli, broccoli puree, poultry gravy, rice, and hamburger. Further observation revealed kitchen staff did not check food temperatures at the point of plating and tray line service. During an interview on 4/29/26 at 12:05 PM, the Lead [NAME] (LC) stated that food temperatures were usually checked directly before plating. The LC further confirmed that kitchen staff did not check food…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-04-10 · tag F0554 — isolated
  Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed ensure self-administration of medication was clinically appropriate for one resident (#11), out of five residents reviewed for medication self-administration. Specifically, the facility failed to accurately assess the resident's capability for appropriateness of administering an inhaler. This failed practice had the potential to place the resident at risk of receiving incorrect medication dosages and subtherapeutic treatment of inhalants for medical conditions. Findings: Record review on 4/7-10/25 revealed Resident #11 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included Vascular Dementia (a condition caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, resulting in cognitive impairment) and Asthma (a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing). Record review on 4/7/25 of Resident #11's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a standardized assessment of a resident's health, function, and preferences), dated 1/28/25, revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS - a…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-04-10 · tag F0657 — failed to keep the care plan current — isolated
  Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to revise the comprehensive care plans to include medication self-administration for two residents (#s 3 and 11), out of 5 residents reviewed for medication self-administration. This failed practice placed the residents at risk for not receiving appropriate care and services. Findings: Resident #3 Record review on 4/7-10/25 revealed Resident #3 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included Chronic Kidney Disease (a long-term condition where the kidneys do not work effectively), Anemia (a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells), and Cerebrovascular Disease (a group of conditions that affect blood flow and the blood vessels in the brain). Record review on 4/8/25 of Resident #3's medication orders found: Clotrimazole External Cream 1% . Apply to affected area topically two times a day. An observation on 4/8/25 at 9:40 AM, LN #4 asked Resident #3 if he/she had applied medical cream to his/her groin. Resident #3 stated that he/she had done it earlier in the morning. LN #4 then administered…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-04-10 · tag F0689 — failed to keep residents free of avoidable accidents; supervise adequately — isolated
  Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY . Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to ensure the environment remains as free of accident hazards as is possible for one resident (#16) out of six residents who attended an activity. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #16 had limited opportunity to access an unsafe equipment for cutting his/her hospital wrist band off during a baking activity. This failed practice placed the resident at risk of self-harm and a potential of harming other residents. Findings: Record review on 4/7-10/25, revealed Resident #16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Parkinson's (a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination) disease with dyskinesia (involuntary movement disorder) and low back pain. Further review revealed Resident #16 was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on 3/5/25. Review of Resident #16's Pre-admission Screening and…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2024-01-25 · tag F0550 — failed to protect resident dignity and rights — pattern
  Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY . Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident dignity was maintained. Specifically: 1) 1 resident (#4) was assisted with dining in a non-dignified manner; and 2) 7 residents (#'s 1; 3; 5; 6; 8; 11; and 14) beds had the sheets and blankets pulled down, and incontinent pads were placed on the residents' beds and visible from the hallway. These failed practices placed the residents, based on a census of 14, at risk for a poor quality of life from decreased self-esteem. Findings: Dignity while dining: Record review on 1/22-25/24 revealed Resident #4 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included other paralytic syndrome following bilateral cerebrovascular disease (a medical condition that affects the blood vessels and circulation of the brain), muscle weakness, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), and left sided paralysis. Further review revealed Resident #4 had communication challenges related to expressive aphasia (knowing what he/she wants to say but is…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• No harm found · C2024-01-25 · tag F0584 — failed to keep a safe, clean, comfortable home — widespread
  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.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY . Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a homelike environment for all residents, based on a census of 14. Specifically, institutional signage was placed on doors throughout the facility. This failed practice increased the institutional character of the home and had the potential to cause diminished self-worth and a reduced sense of well-being for all residents. Findings: Random observations from 1/22-25/24 revealed signage placed on multiple doors, facing common areas, throughout the facility to include: - A door to the bath reading DO NOT OPEN DOOR TOO WIDE IT WILL BREAK, and another sign reading Attention Do not force the door open wider than it is designed to go (it damages the mechanism at the top); - Double door at the end of the hall near resident room [ROOM NUMBER] which read KEEP OUT and Door must remain Locked at all times. If you enter, RE-LOCK door; - Dirty utility room (door with code to enter) with bright orange sign reading KNOCK BEFORE ENTERING.; - A…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction

Fines & penalties

No federal fines in the current CMS record.

Who owns this facility

CMS files one row per role, so the 25 rows in the source record cover these 22 parties — each is shown once here with every role it holds. Nothing is omitted.

1 organizational owner listed — a facility can be part of a larger chain. CMS ownership data is known to under-report private-equity and REIT ties; treat as a starting point.

Follow the money — this home’s finances

Where a nursing home’s revenue comes from and where it goes — including money paid to companies under the same ownership. Most consumer sites never show this; we reproduce it straight from the Medicare cost report.

About 93% of this home’s resident-days are paid by Medicaid, which reimburses well below the cost of care in most states. Heavily Medicaid-dependent homes run on thinner budgets — a context worth holding next to the staffing and inspection record, not a fault in itself.

Source: CMS Healthcare Provider Cost Reporting Information System (HCRIS), Medicare cost report Form CMS-2540 · fiscal year 2023. Facilities self-file these reports; figures are unaudited and a year or two behind. A home with no Medicare cost report on file shows no figures here.

Cost & finances

Straight from this home’s Medicare cost report (CMS, FY2023). These are its operating economics — what it costs to run per resident-day and what it collects on average across Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay — not a private-pay quote. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on payer and room type, so ask the facility directly; a higher operating cost can reflect richer staffing or a sicker population. The cost-of-care planner shows regional benchmarks by care type.

What families pay in AK