QUYANNA CARE CENTER

Quyanna Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1100 Greg Kruschek Avenue in Nome, Alaska (ZIP code 99762). The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. With 18 certified beds, it is among the smaller long-term care facilities in the state, serving the Nome County area and surrounding communities in western Alaska. CMS assigns Quyanna Care Center an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are above average relative to comparable facilities nationally. The quality measure rating reaches 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, representing performance on clinical quality indicators that CMS tracks for nursing home residents. These component scores collectively contribute to the facility's overall 5-star designation. Quyanna Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance programs for long-term care coverage. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the center directly at (907) 443-3311 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional coverage considerations that may apply to their specific situation. When compared to national benchmarks, Quyanna Care Center performs above average across all measured categories. The national average overall star rating for nursing homes is 3.0 stars, and this facility's rating of 5 stars indicates performance that exceeds that benchmark. Its quality measure rating of 5 stars is notably strong, while both the health inspection and staffing ratings of 4 stars remain above the national midpoint. Given the remote geographic context of Nome, Alaska, the facility serves a population with limited access to alternative long-term care options in the region. Prospective residents, their families, and referring providers can use publicly available CMS data to further evaluate this facility in the context of care planning decisions.