Alaska · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Alaska
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Alaska?
CMS Care Compare lists 20 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Alaska, out of 20 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Anchorage (3), Bethel (1) and Cordova (1). 9 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 20
- All homes in Alaska
- 20
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 9
- Average overall stars
- 3.5
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 20Also Medicare certified
- 8Nonprofit
- 6Government-owned
- 13No fines or payment denials
- 2Has a family council
All 20, by CMS Rating
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg Medical Center Ltc | Petersburg | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| South Peninsula Hospital Ltc | Homer | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Maple Springs of Wasilla | Wasilla | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Quyanna Care Center | Nome | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| Searhc Sitka Long Term Care | Sitka | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Utuqqanaat Inaat | Kotzebue | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Wrangell Medical Center Ltc | Wrangell | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Heritage Place | Soldotna | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Wildflower Court | Juneau | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Cordova Community Med Ltc | Cordova | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Providence Seward Mountain Haven | Seward | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home | Bethel | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Denali Center | Fairbanks | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Polaris Transitional Care | Anchorage | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Providence Kodiak Island Med Ltc | Kodiak | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| Polaris Extended Care | Anchorage | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Centennial Post Acute | Anchorage | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care | Ketchikan | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Maple Springs of Palmer | Palmer | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
Matching Homes by City
| City | Matching homes | 4 or 5 stars |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes in Anchorage | 3 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Bethel | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Cordova | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Fairbanks | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Homer | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Juneau | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Ketchikan | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Kodiak | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Kotzebue | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Nome | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Palmer | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Petersburg | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Seward | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Sitka | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Soldotna | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Valdez | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Wasilla | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Wrangell | 1 | 1 |
More About This List
Read how Medicaid pays for nursing home care. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Alaska. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Alaska: highest-rated nursing homes in Alaska, nonprofit nursing homes in Alaska, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Alaska.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Alaska?
20 of the 20 CMS-certified nursing homes in Alaska meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid in Alaska Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Petersburg Medical Center Ltc in Petersburg (5 stars), South Peninsula Hospital Ltc in Homer (5 stars) and Maple Springs of Wasilla in Wasilla (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are Alaska's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Alaska lists an income limit of $2,982 (NH, HCB Waiver, TEFRA Income Standard, 2026) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Alaska?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Alaska's The Office of Long Term Care Ombudsman can answer questions about residents' rights.