About Polaris Transitional Care
Nursing home overview and details
Polaris Transitional Care is a for-profit nursing home in Anchorage, AK, serving Anchorage County and the surrounding community. The facility has 50 certified beds with an average daily census of 47.9 residents.
Polaris Transitional Care has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1983, bringing 43 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with THE ENSIGN GROUP, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Anchorage, AK, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Polaris Transitional Care has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Below Average
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Polaris Transitional Care provides 4.88 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 2.44 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 63.2%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 51.2%. Weekend staffing averages 3.98 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Polaris Transitional Care has received 1 fine totaling $109,382. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Polaris Transitional Care
What is the CMS rating for Polaris Transitional Care?
Polaris Transitional Care has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Polaris Transitional Care have?
Polaris Transitional Care has 50 certified beds with an average daily census of 47.9 residents.
What type of facility is Polaris Transitional Care?
Polaris Transitional Care is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Anchorage County in Anchorage, AK.
How many doctors practice at Polaris Transitional Care?
1 physicians are affiliated with Polaris Transitional Care. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Polaris Transitional Care have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Polaris Transitional Care has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·