Providence Seward Mountain Haven
2203 Oak Street · Seward, AK · 99664 · 9072245241
40 certified beds Government - City Chain: Providence Health & Services
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
77% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 7.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.98 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 77% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F September 13, 2024
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 November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 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 November 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2023
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 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 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C March 3, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected April 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 27, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 27, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 27, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 27, 2021 · Infection Control
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 025024 · certified since January 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.