Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home
1100 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy · Bethel, AK · 99559 · 9075436782
18 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: not rated 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) | 1 · $10,117 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2026
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 April 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 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 March 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F January 31, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025
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 March 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 31, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2023
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 January 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | Fine | $10,117 |
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 025037 · certified since April 10, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.