Alaska · CMS Data August 2026
Nonprofit Nursing Homes in Alaska
Where Are the Nonprofit Nursing Homes in Alaska?
CMS Care Compare lists 8 nonprofit nursing homes in Alaska, out of 20 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Bethel (1), Fairbanks (1) and Ketchikan (1). 4 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 8
- All homes in Alaska
- 20
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 4
- Average overall stars
- 3.8
How this list is made: CMS lists the home's ownership as nonprofit (a nonprofit corporation, church-related or other nonprofit). Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 8Medicaid certified
- 6No fines or payment denials
- 2Nurse turnover below the national median
- 1Has a family council
All 8, by CMS Rating
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home | Bethel | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Denali Center | Fairbanks | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Providence Kodiak Island Med Ltc | Kodiak | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care | Ketchikan | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
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 Bethel | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Fairbanks | 1 | 0 |
| 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 Sitka | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Wrangell | 1 | 1 |
More About This List
Read how to choose a nursing home. 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, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Alaska, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Alaska.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nonprofit Nursing Homes Are in Alaska?
8 of the 20 CMS-certified nursing homes in Alaska meet this rule: CMS lists the home's ownership as nonprofit (a nonprofit corporation, church-related or other nonprofit).
Which Nonprofit Nursing Home in Alaska Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Quyanna Care Center in Nome (5 stars), Searhc Sitka Long Term Care in Sitka (5 stars) and Utuqqanaat Inaat in Kotzebue (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
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.