CORDOVA COMMUNITY MED LTC

Cordova Community Med LTC is a long-term care facility located at 602 Chase Ave in Cordova, Alaska (zip code 99574), within Chugach County. The facility operates under government ownership at the city and county level and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 10 certified beds, making it a small facility relative to the national average of approximately 109 certified beds per nursing home. Cordova Community Med LTC holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS calculates this composite rating based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 out of 5, consistent with the national average. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that exceed national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators that is above the national norm. These component ratings are derived from data submitted to CMS and reflect conditions during the period covered by the most recent assessment cycle. Cordova Community Med LTC is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria established by the state of Alaska. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (907) 424-8000 to confirm current availability, accepted insurance types, and any private pay arrangements. As a government-operated facility with 10 certified beds, Cordova Community Med LTC serves a rural coastal community in southcentral Alaska. Its overall 5-star CMS rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 5 out of 5 both exceed national norms, while the health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 is in line with the national average. Individuals researching long-term care options in the Cordova area can use this CMS data as one reference point alongside other sources, including direct facility visits, state inspection reports, and consultation with healthcare providers.