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HomeAlaskaDenali Center

Denali Center

1510 19th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 997019074585100
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
71
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 71 certified beds with an average of 72.6 residents per day (102% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 11 deficiencies (inspected Jan 20, 2026)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 5.63 hours per resident per day

Denali Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fairbanks, Alaska with 71 certified beds. It has been operating since 1983. The facility scored at average compared to Alaska facilities.

Beds
71
Avg Residents/Day
72.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Nov 1, 1983
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Fairbanks North Star
Last Inspection
Jan 20, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
118.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0711Potential for Harm

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0838Potential for Harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Dec 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0577Minimal Harm

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey: Jun 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jun 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.64 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.07 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing5.63 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.74 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FOUNDATION HEALTH LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2017
GREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2023
BLAIS, KENDRICKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2022
EBENAL, SHELLEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 24, 2019
MARTIN, SARAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
SUDDUTH, ANTHONYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 24, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Denali Center?▾
Denali Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Denali Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Denali Center had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 20, 2026). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Denali Center?▾
Denali Center provides 5.63 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours, 1.07 LPN hours, and 3.64 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Denali Center have?▾
Denali Center has 71 certified beds with an average of 72.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 102% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.