South Peninsula Hospital Ltc
Homer, AK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 025031) · 28 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (907) 235-0235 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Peninsula Hospital Ltc has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alaska state average of 3.45. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
South Peninsula Hospital Ltc reports total nurse staffing of 8.87 hours per resident per day, including 2.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.8%.
South Peninsula Hospital Ltc has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
South Peninsula Hospital Ltc is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home located in Homer, Alaska, in Kenai Peninsula county. It is certified for 28 beds and reports an average of 26.0 residents, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on October 26, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Alaska state average of 3.45. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 8.87 per resident per day, including 2.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website, as ratings and figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Peninsula Hospital Ltc has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alaska state average of 3.45.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 8.87 hours per resident per day, including 2.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 36.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 28 beds and reports an average of 26.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (city/county), and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on October 26, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; South Peninsula Hospital Ltc scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 9072350235 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 9072350235 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can check current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/025031?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.