Polaris Extended Care

Polaris Extended Care is a nursing facility located at 920 Compassion Circle in Anchorage, Alaska (zip code 99504). The facility operates 96 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Polaris Extended Care holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 1 out of 5, which indicates staffing levels that are below those typically seen at higher-rated facilities nationally. The quality measure rating, however, is 4 out of 5, indicating that the facility performs above average on clinical quality metrics such as rates of hospitalization, medication management, and resident functional outcomes. These four categories are weighted and combined to produce the overall rating. Polaris Extended Care is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal insurance program. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility may wish to contact the facility directly at (907) 212-9200 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements the facility may accommodate. When compared against national benchmarks, Polaris Extended Care presents a mixed profile. The overall rating of 1 star and the individual health inspection and staffing ratings of 1 star each indicate performance below the national average across those dimensions. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars. The facility's quality measure rating of 4 stars stands in contrast to the lower ratings in other categories, suggesting that certain clinical outcomes tracked by CMS are relatively favorable. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns before making placement decisions. State long-term care ombudsman resources in Alaska may also provide additional context regarding inspection history and complaint records for this facility.