Polaris Transitional Care
Anchorage, AK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 025018) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $109,382
Phone: (907) 212-9200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Polaris Transitional Care has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Alaska state average of 3.45. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Polaris Transitional Care reports total nurse staffing of about 4.97 hours per resident per day, including 2.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.0%.
Polaris Transitional Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $109,382.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Polaris Transitional Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Anchorage, Alaska, certified since September 1983. It is licensed for 50 beds and reported an average of 46.3 residents. The facility is organized as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2.
According to CMS Care Compare, Polaris Transitional Care holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Alaska state average of 3.45. Its component ratings are: health inspections 2 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.97 hours per resident per day, including 2.30 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $109,382.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measure results directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects data as published by CMS at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Polaris Transitional Care has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Alaska state average of 3.45.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.97 hours per resident per day, including 2.30 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 66.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $109,382.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 50 beds and reported an average of 46.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of The Ensign Group chain, which has 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 9072129200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9072129200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/025018?state=AK.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.