Heritage Place in Soldotna, AK has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing (5 out of 5; 7.14 nurse hours per resident per day vs. the 4.1 federal benchmark) and no fines in the last 24 months. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5 stars, and recent inspection citations included RN coverage, drug storage/labeling, and food handling.
Last inspection: June 13, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 7.1391.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.57
Licensed practical nurses
0.46
Nurse aides
5.11
Weekend nursing
6.02
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 23%
Registered nurse turnover: 18%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.7%16.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7%2.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.2%1.9%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%2.6%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%2.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.9%15.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
2.8%2.9%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.2%22.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.4%2.8%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.7%94.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
43.8 residents on an average day (73% of 60 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 39 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.