Yukon Kuskokwim Elder'S Home
Bethel, AK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 025037) · 18 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,117
Phone: (907) 543-6782 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is below the Alaska state average of about 3.45 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home reports total nurse staffing of about 9.1 hours per resident per day, including about 1.82 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. CMS did not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
Yes, Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,117.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
About this facility
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home is an 18-certified-bed nursing home in Bethel, Alaska, operated as a Non profit - Corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 10, 2014. The facility averages 17.3 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall rating of 3 stars, which falls below the Alaska state average of 3.45 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 9.10 hours per resident per day, including 1.82 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,117.00. There have been 0 payment denials recorded. No abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status were indicated in the data provided for this facility.
No chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on 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?
It has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is below the Alaska state average of about 3.45 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 9.10 hours per resident per day, including 1.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. CMS did not report a turnover percentage in the data provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,117.00 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?
It has 18 certified beds and an average of 17.3 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 provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 10, 2014.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for Health Inspections, Staffing, Quality Measures, and an Overall rating combining them; here they are Health Inspection 3, Staffing 4, Quality Measures 4, and Overall 3.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify; contact the facility at 907-543-6782 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 907-543-6782 to arrange a visit and review its record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/025037?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.