Searhc Sitka Long Term Care
209 Moller Avenue · Sitka, AK · 99835 · 9077471701
19 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 7.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 3.08 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C January 25, 2024
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 March 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 025032 · certified since November 23, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.