Denali Center
Fairbanks, AK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 025020) · 71 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,358
Phone: (907) 458-5100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Denali Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Alaska state average of 3.45. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Denali Center reports 5.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in the available data.
Denali Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,358.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the CMS data reviewed for this facility.
About this facility
Denali Center is a non-profit nursing home in Fairbanks, Alaska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1983. The facility has 71 certified beds and serves an average of 73.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Denali Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Alaska state average of 3.45. The rating breaks down across CMS's four component measures: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 5.36 nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this data set.
On penalties, CMS records show Denali Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,358.00. There are 0 payment denials recorded. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Denali Center's ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation was indicated in the available data.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection reports, survey findings, and rating updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Denali Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below Alaska's state average of 3.45.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Denali Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.36 hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,358.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Denali Center has 71 certified beds and an average daily population of 73.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation was indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Denali Center has been certified since November 1, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9074585100 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact Denali Center at 9074585100 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Denali Center's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/025020?state=AK.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.