Polaris Extended Care
Anchorage, AK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 025036) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 4 totaling $231,865 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (907) 212-9200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Polaris Extended Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Alaska's state average of 3.45 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Polaris Extended Care reports 4.60823 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.73949 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Polaris Extended Care has 4 federal fines on record totaling $231,865.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Polaris Extended Care is a 96-bed skilled nursing facility in Anchorage, Alaska, with an average of 92.2 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid participation since February 2013. The facility is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Polaris Extended Care holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alaska state average of 3.45 stars. Its component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.60823 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.73949 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this listing.
On penalties: CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $231,865.00, and 1 payment denial has been imposed against this facility. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for Polaris Extended Care; families are advised to review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details of the underlying finding. No Special Focus Facility designation is listed for this provider. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from 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?
Polaris Extended Care has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alaska state average of 3.45 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing averages 4.60823 hours per resident per day, with 1.73949 RN hours per resident per day, giving a 5-star staffing rating; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $231,865.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 96 certified beds with an average of 92.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 13, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Polaris Extended Care scores 2, 1, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 9072129200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the provided data; contact the facility at 9072129200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/025036?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.