Nursing Home in Nome, AK · CMS Data August 2026

Quyanna Care Center

How Does Quyanna Care Center Rate?

Quyanna Care Center is a 18-bed nonprofit nursing home in Nome, AK. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections and 5 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on January 20, 2026, cited 3 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 5 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection: 3
Certified beds: 18

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

1100 Greg Kruschek Avenue
Nome, AK 99762

5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Quyanna Care Center
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	5 of 5	Much above average
Health inspections	4 of 5	Above average
Quality measures	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality for long-stay residents	5 of 5	Much above average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Quyanna Care Center
Last standard health inspection	January 20, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	3
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	None
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Quyanna Care Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Quyanna Care Center
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	28%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	9.9%	18%	Lower than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	1.4%	2.8%	Lower than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	0.0%	4.2%	Lower than the national median
Lost too much weight	4.2%	4.7%	Lower than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	1.5%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	11%	13%	Lower than the national median

Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.

About the Home

Facts about Quyanna Care Center
Certified beds	18
Average residents per day	18
Ownership	Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name	NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	June 1994
Councils	Resident council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Alaska's The Office of Long Term Care Ombudsman (1-800-730-6393) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Alaska.