DENALI CENTER
1510 19TH AVENUE, FAIRBANKS, AK 99701 · CCN 025020
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 71
- Avg residents/day
- 72.6
- Phone
- 9074585100
Inspection history vs Alaska & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Alaska avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-01-20 | 11 | 10.3 | 9.5 | +0.7 worse |
| 2 | 2025-01-10 | 14 | 8.5 | 9.8 | +5.5 worse |
| 3 | 2023-06-30 | 6 | 8.0 | 9.3 | -2.0 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.63 | — |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.93 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.92 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (31)1 actual harm
- FF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2026-01-20 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2026-01-20 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2026-01-20 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2026-01-20 · Health
Actual harm
- EF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2026-01-20 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.2026-01-20 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2026-01-20 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2026-01-20 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2026-01-20 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.2026-01-20 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2026-01-20 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-03-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-03-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-28 · Health · corrected 2024-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-12-19 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2023-06-30 · Health · corrected 2023-08-24
Potential for minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2023-06-30 · Health · corrected 2023-08-24
Potential for minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-06-30 · Health · corrected 2023-08-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-06-30 · Health · corrected 2023-08-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-06-30 · Health · corrected 2023-08-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION HEALTH LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2017-01-01 |
| GREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2023-01-01 |
| BLAIS, KENDRICK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-11-01 |
| EBENAL, SHELLEY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-02-24 |
| MARTIN, SARAH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-01-01 |
| SUDDUTH, ANTHONY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-07-24 |
Other facilities in FAIRBANKS
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.