Polaris Extended Care
920 Compassion Circle · Anchorage, AK · 99504 · 9072129200
96 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $238,053 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$238,053 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $238,053 |
Inspection citations (82 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G November 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 22, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 22, 2025
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 July 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 22, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 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 July 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 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 July 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 26, 2025 | Fine | $17,680 |
| May 22, 2025 | Fine | $98,865 |
| March 17, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| July 19, 2024 | Fine | $111,150 |
| July 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 025036 · certified since February 13, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.