Polaris Extended Care
Anchorage, Alaska
920 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK, 99504
Polaris Extended Care Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $220,373
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.70 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.88 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.58 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.11 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 2 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 96 certified beds · ~91 avg residents/day (94% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Polaris Extended Care is a 96-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Anchorage, Alaska. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the facility maintains a 1-star overall rating, reflecting a 1-star health inspection score and a 3-star quality measures rating. Despite the overall rating, the facility holds a 4-star rating for its staffing levels.
Location
920 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK, 99504, Anchorage, AK
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Polaris Extended Care?
- Polaris Extended Care has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Polaris Extended Care score on health inspections?
- Polaris Extended Care received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Polaris Extended Care?
- Polaris Extended Care has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Polaris Extended Care have?
- Polaris Extended Care has 96 certified beds.
- Does Polaris Extended Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Polaris Extended Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Polaris Extended Care located?
- Polaris Extended Care is located at 920 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK, 99504, Anchorage, Alaska.
- How can I contact Polaris Extended Care?
- You can reach Polaris Extended Care by phone at +1 907-212-9200.
Nearby facilities
- Polaris Transitional & Extended Care 0.0 mi
920 Compassion Cir, Anchorage, 99504
- Polaris Transitional Care 0.0 mi
910 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK, 99504
- Centennial Post Acute 2.2 mi
9100 Centennial Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99504
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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