Denali Center

Denali Center is a long-term care facility located at 1510 19th Avenue in Fairbanks, Alaska (ZIP code 99701), within Fairbanks North Star County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 71 certified beds and is currently active. Denali Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three primary data categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Each category is rated separately, and together they inform the overall rating. Denali Center's health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels above the national average, based on the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and resident functional status. Denali Center 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 specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria, which vary by state. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (907) 458-5100 to discuss payment options and current availability. When evaluated against national benchmarks, Denali Center presents a mixed profile across its three rating categories. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, while its staffing and quality measure ratings are above average at 4 and 5 stars, respectively. The health inspection rating of 2 stars is below the national average, which may warrant closer review of publicly available inspection reports through the CMS Care Compare database. As with all CMS-rated facilities, ratings are updated periodically and reflect data from a defined reporting window, so current conditions may differ from published figures.