Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care
Ketchikan, AK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 025010) · 29 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (907) 225-5171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below Alaska's state average of 3.45 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is higher at 4 stars.
Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care reports 6.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 3.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Ketchikan, Alaska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1968. The facility is certified for 29 beds and has an average daily census of 25.0 residents, indicating a small, community-based operation in Ketchikan Gateway county.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Alaska state average of 3.45. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measures (QM) rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars. Families should note the gap between the low health inspection score and the stronger staffing and quality measure scores when reviewing the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 6.79 nurse hours per resident per day, including 3.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in CMS data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program. There is no chain affiliation noted in the available data, and CMS data does not indicate an ownership change in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Alaska state average of 3.45 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.79 hours per resident per day, including 3.25 RN hours, with a 50.0% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in CMS data, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 29 beds with an average daily census of 25.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation, and CMS data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (1 star here), health inspections (1 star), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (3 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 9072255171 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9072255171 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/025010?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.