Non profit - Corporation ·
18 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Wrangell Medical Center Ltc is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Wrangell, Alaska. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 7.60 hours per resident per day, above the Alaska average of 7.00. Its most recent inspection on Oct 25, 2024 cited 4 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
No data
How Wrangell Medical Center Ltc compares
This facility vs. the Alaska and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Alaska avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
7.60
7.00
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.64
2.15
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.96
4.17
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
48.5%
46.8%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
4.0
10.2
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
7.60
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
2.64
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.00
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
4.96
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
6.25
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
48.5%
Registered Nurses
38.5%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Oct 25, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
4
Total Deficiencies Found
48
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Wrangell Medical Center Ltc
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.Environmental Deficiencies · Oct 25, 2024
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Oct 25, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Oct 25, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Oct 25, 2024
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jun 9, 2022
Potential for harm
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jun 9, 2022
Potential for harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jun 9, 2022
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jun 9, 2022
Potential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jun 9, 2022
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jun 9, 2022
About This Facility
Address
232 Wood Street Wrangell, AK 99929
CMS Certification #
025015
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
18
Avg Residents/Day
16.5
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1976-07-01
Setting
Rural
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Wrangell Medical Center Ltc an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 3/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Wrangell Medical Center Ltc reports 7.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Alaska average of 7.00.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 4 deficiencies.
Wrangell Medical Center Ltc is certified for 18 beds.
Admissions at Wrangell Medical Center Ltc
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (907) 874-7000. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
