YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME

Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home is a long-term care facility located at 1100 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy in Bethel, Alaska (ZIP 99559), within Bethel County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has 18 certified beds, making it a small facility relative to the national average. The phone number on record is (907) 543-6782. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, with the national average overall rating standing at 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating for Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which is consistent with the national average for this category. A staffing rating is not available for this facility, which may indicate incomplete staffing data was reported or available at the time of the most recent CMS assessment. Staffing data, when present, reflects the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing aides relative to the resident census. Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payments. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking information about coverage determinations or benefits should consult with the facility directly or contact the relevant state and federal program administrators. Private pay and other insurance arrangements may also be available depending on individual circumstances. Compared to national averages, Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home falls below in its overall star rating of 2, versus the national average of 3.0. The health inspection component similarly rates below average at 2 stars. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national norm. The absence of a staffing rating limits a complete comparative assessment in that domain. As a small, 18-bed non-profit facility located in a rural area of western Alaska, the facility serves a geographically distinct population with limited nearby alternatives. These contextual factors may be relevant when interpreting CMS rating data in comparison to national or statewide benchmarks.