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HomeAlaskaDenali Center

Denali Center

1510 19th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 997019074585100WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(32 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
71
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $10,358

How Denali Center Compares in Alaska

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Alaska. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
AK average
3.5/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
AK average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
AK average
4.5/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.36 hrs/day
AK average
6.69 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
1.08 hrs/day
AK average
2.08 hrs/day
Below state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 3/5 overall CMS rating is below the Alaska average of 3.5/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Alaska average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.36 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 6.69.
Reported RN time is 1.08 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 2.08.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 10, 2025
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 20, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 5 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$34,383/mo
Alaska median
Private Room
$40,360/mo
Alaska median
Fairbanks North Star County 65+
11,333
11.8% of county
County Population
96,299
Fairbanks North Star County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

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. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
71
Avg Residents/Day
73.6
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)
10
Weighted Score
103.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

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
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
F0699Potential for Harm

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

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
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
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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 3
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
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
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jun 30, 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
Total Fines
$10,358
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJan 20, 2026
$10,358

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

Nurse Aide3.32 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.96 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.08 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.36 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.69 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 (9)

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
GREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 10, 1994
BLAIS, KENDRICKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 20, 2025
EBENAL, SHELLEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 20, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Denali Center and nearby alternatives.

All Alaska facilities
Denali Center
Fairbanks, AKCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $10,358
Maple Springs of Palmer
Palmer, AK227.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $46,594
Maple Springs of Wasilla
Wasilla, AK229.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Centennial Post Acute
Anchorage, AK256.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $232,502
Polaris Transitional Care
Anchorage, AK258.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $109,382
Polaris Extended Care
Anchorage, AK258.0 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $231,865
Providence Valdez Medical Center
Valdez, AK258.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Denali Center
Fairbanks, AK · Current facility
—3/52/54/5$10,358
Maple Springs of Palmer
Palmer, AK
227.6 mi1/51/54/5$46,594
Maple Springs of Wasilla
Wasilla, AK
229.6 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Centennial Post Acute
Anchorage, AK
256.6 mi1/51/54/5$232,502
Polaris Transitional Care
Anchorage, AK
258.0 mi3/52/54/5$109,382
Polaris Extended Care
Anchorage, AK
258.0 mi2/51/55/5$231,865
Providence Valdez Medical Center
Valdez, AK
258.9 mi3/53/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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.
How much does Denali Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Alaska is $34,383/month for a semi-private room and $40,360/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Denali Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Denali Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Denali Center had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 20, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $10,358.
What are the staffing levels at Denali Center?▾
Denali Center provides 5.36 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours, 0.96 LPN hours, and 3.32 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Denali Center have?▾
Denali Center has 71 certified beds with an average of 73.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 104% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Denali Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Alaska. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Denali Center?▾
On Google Maps, Denali Center has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 32 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.