Polaris Extended Care
920 COMPASSION CIRCLE
ANCHORAGE AK 99504
Phone: 9072129200
Abuse icon For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Alaska average: 1.4 star lower (3.4), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Anchorage average: level with the average (2.0)
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 96 |
| Average residents per day | 92.2 |
| Occupancy | 96% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain | THE ENSIGN GROUP (344 facilities) |
| County | Anchorage |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2013-02-13 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 025036 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 39 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.34 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.61 |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 4 |
| Fines (total value) | $231,865 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Total penalties | 5 |
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Questions to ask Polaris Extended Care
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is Polaris Extended Care highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 5, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does Polaris Extended Care have?
CMS certifies 96 beds; the facility reports an average of 92.2 residents per day (about 96% occupancy).
Does Polaris Extended Care have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $231,865 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.
Has Polaris Extended Care been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.