The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
KETCHIKAN MED CTR NEW HORIZONS TRANSITIONAL CARE
KETCHIKAN, AK · Medicare-certified · 29 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 1 of 5 stars. This facility has the lowest overall rating, a 1-star health inspection rating, and staffing above the federal benchmark (6.79 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day); there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
6.7897 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.7897.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 3.25
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.00
- Nurse aides
- 3.54
- Weekend nursing
- 5.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.3%9.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
10%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.3%3.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
15%13.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—18.2%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—30.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20%26.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.1%23.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
8.7%18.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—67.6%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 25 residents on an average day (86% of 29 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 58 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.