SEARHC SITKA LONG TERM CARE

SEARHC Sitka Long Term Care is a long-term care facility located at 209 Moller Avenue in Sitka, Alaska (zip code 99835). The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a licensed capacity of 19 certified beds, making it a smaller facility by national standards. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest rating available under the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. This overall rating is supported by individual 5-star ratings across all three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The health inspection rating reflects results from standard state surveys and complaint investigations conducted on-site. The staffing rating is based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data reported for residents, covering areas such as mobility, pain management, and medication use. All three component ratings are at the highest tier within the CMS framework. SEARHC Sitka Long Term Care accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, as indicated by its dual-certified status. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may use either federal program, depending on eligibility and the nature of care required. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (907) 747-1701 to confirm current bed availability, specific coverage details, and any private-pay options that may be available. Compared to national benchmarks, SEARHC Sitka Long Term Care performs above average across all measured categories. The national average overall CMS star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's 5-star overall rating places it in the highest tier nationally. Similarly, its 5-star ratings in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures each exceed the national average for those individual components. As a small, non-profit facility in a rural Alaskan community, it serves a limited number of residents within a geographically distinct region of the country. The CMS ratings reflect data collected and reported through standard federal channels and are updated on a regular basis. Individuals researching long-term care options in Sitka, Alaska, can use these ratings as one reference point among several when evaluating facility options.