Nursing Homes in Alaska
Alaska has 20 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes across 18 cities, with a statewide average CMS overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Browse by city below to compare CMS ratings, inspection history, and staffing, all sourced from official CMS data.
Alaska’s rating distribution is: 2 facilities (10%) at 1 star, 4 facilities (20%) at 2 stars, 2 facilities (10%) at 3 stars, 6 facilities (30%) at 4 stars, and 6 facilities (30%) at 5 stars; 12 facilities (60%) are 4-5 stars while 6 facilities (30%) are 1-2 stars. The state average CMS overall star rating is 3.5 out of 5, which is 0.50 above the national average of 3.0. Alaska has 20 nursing home facilities with 815 certified beds and an average total nurse staffing of 6.85 hours per resident day (HPRD).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Alaska?
Alaska has 20 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes across 18 cities listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Alaska?
Nursing homes in Alaska have a statewide average CMS overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.