Polaris Transitional Care
910 Compassion Circle · Anchorage, AK · 99504 · 9072129200
50 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 2.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $109,382 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2025 · found via complaint
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 August 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 29, 2025 · found via complaint
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 August 12, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected December 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
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 December 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
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 December 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 1, 2023 | Fine | $109,382 |
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 025018 · certified since September 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.