Searhc Sitka Long Term Care
Sitka, AK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 025032) · 19 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (907) 747-1701 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Searhc Sitka Long Term Care in Sitka, AK holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Alaska state average of 3.45 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Searhc Sitka Long Term Care reports total nurse staffing of 7.89 hours per resident per day, including 3.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4%.
Searhc Sitka Long Term Care has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
About this facility
Searhc Sitka Long Term Care is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Sitka, Alaska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1994. The facility is licensed for 19 certified beds, with an average daily census of 15.8 residents, making it a small facility serving the local community.
According to CMS Care Compare, Searhc Sitka Long Term Care holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Alaska state average of 3.45 stars. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 7.89 hours per resident per day, including 3.29 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility in the data provided.
There is no indication in the data that ownership has changed within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Searhc Sitka Long Term Care has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Alaska state average of 3.45 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 7.89 hours per resident per day, including 3.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 31.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 19 certified beds and an average daily census of 15.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 23, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9077471701 and 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 9077471701 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/025032?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.