POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE

Polaris Transitional Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 910 Compassion Circle in Anchorage, Alaska (ZIP code 99504). The facility operates 50 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Polaris Transitional Care received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, indicating performance below the national baseline in this domain. In contrast, the facility received a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and a quality measure rating of 4 out of 5, both of which exceed the national average. The staffing rating reflects the levels of nursing staff relative to resident census, while the quality measure rating is derived from clinical outcome data reported to CMS. The overall 2-star rating is a composite that weighs all three components, and a lower health inspection score can significantly affect the overall result. Polaris Transitional Care is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility criteria and benefit period limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to Alaska state program rules and individual financial eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (907) 212-9200 to discuss current availability, private pay options, and accepted insurance arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed performance profile. Its staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each are above the national average, suggesting stronger performance in direct care staffing and clinical outcome measures. However, the health inspection rating of 2 stars and the overall composite rating of 2 stars indicate areas where the facility falls below the national average. Health inspection scores reflect findings from state surveys conducted on behalf of CMS and may include deficiencies, complaint investigations, and infection control reviews. Individuals researching skilled nursing options in the Anchorage area may wish to review the full CMS inspection reports available through the Medicare Care Compare tool for additional detail on specific survey findings.