Maple Springs of Palmer
12130 East Maple Springs Way · Palmer, AK · 99645 · 9078026641
67 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Maple Springs Living
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $38,691 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $75,669 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 27, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 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 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025
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 April 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · C March 27, 2025
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 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 March 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2024
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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No harm found · C January 8, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C January 8, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G June 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 27, 2025 | Fine | $38,691 |
| February 5, 2024 | Fine | $7,903 |
| June 20, 2023 | Fine | $29,075 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 025039 · certified since May 29, 2020. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.