Petersburg Medical Center Ltc
103 Fram Street · Petersburg, AK · 99833 · 9077724291
15 certified beds Government - City/county Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C August 4, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2024
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 April 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 11, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 025019 · certified since January 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.