Wrangell Medical Center Ltc
232 Wood Street · Wrangell, AK · 99929 · 9078747000
18 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 7.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 2.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
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 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
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 January 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 25, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Environmental
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 025015 · certified since July 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.