POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE
910 COMPASSION CIRCLE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504 · CCN 025018
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 50
- Avg residents/day
- 48.4
- Phone
- 9072129200
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 | 2025-11-21 | 11 | 10.3 | 9.5 | +0.7 worse |
| 2 | 2024-11-01 | 6 | 8.5 | 9.8 | -2.5 better |
| 3 | 2023-09-01 | 4 | 8.0 | 9.3 | -4.0 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 4 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.56 | 52.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 2.73 | 41.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.32 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $109,382
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- THE ENSIGN GROUP
- Facilities in chain
- 329
- Chain avg overall
- 3.20 / 5
Inspection citations (21)2 immediate jeopardy
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
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.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
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.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-12
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.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
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.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
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.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
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.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-10-19
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-10-19
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE CENTRAL LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2024-09-12 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2024-09-12 |
| HANCOX, NEIL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-03-01 |
| WILLITS, ADAM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-09-12 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-09-12 |
| CULLIFER, JARED | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-09-12 |
| WILLITS, ADAM | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-09-12 |
Other facilities in ANCHORAGE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| CENTENNIAL POST ACUTE | ★☆☆☆☆ | 102 |
| Polaris Extended Care | ★☆☆☆☆ | 96 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.