Heritage Place
232 Rockwell Avenue · Soldotna, AK · 99669 · 9072622545
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 79 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record 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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 7.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 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 July 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 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 July 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 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 July 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 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 July 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
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 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2023 · 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 025021 · certified since July 14, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.