MAPLE SPRINGS OF PALMER

Maple Springs of Palmer is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 12130 East Maple Springs Way in Palmer, Alaska, within Matanuska-Susitna County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and has 67 certified beds. It is currently active and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Maple Springs of Palmer holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, indicating that inspection results place this facility in the lower tier nationally. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects the levels of nursing and support staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the national average and is based on clinical data indicators related to resident health outcomes. Maple Springs of Palmer is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet Alaska's financial and medical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage specifics are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with state benefit programs. When evaluated against national benchmarks, Maple Springs of Palmer presents a mixed performance profile. Its staffing rating of 4 stars exceeds the national average, suggesting relatively stronger staffing levels compared to many facilities across the country. However, the overall rating of 1 star and the health inspection rating of 1 star are notably below the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating areas where the facility's performance, as measured by CMS inspection outcomes, diverges from the national norm. The quality measure rating of 2 stars also falls below the national average. Prospective residents, family members, and healthcare professionals are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, along with Alaska state inspection reports, to obtain a comprehensive picture of its performance history.