The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care
Registered name: SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL LTC
HOMER, AK · Medicare-certified · 28 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care in Homer, AK has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 4-star quality rating. It reports 8.87 nursing hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included food service standards, food temperature, and resident financial rights.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
8.8722 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 8.8722.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 2.63
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.52
- Nurse aides
- 5.72
- Weekend nursing
- 8.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
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
18.2%29.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%2.5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
—4.5%—
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—16.1%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—32.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.3%22%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%11.1%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
—96%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited May 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to honor a resident’s right to manage their own money and financial affairs. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 567 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - City/county
- Occupancy
- 26 residents on an average day (93% of 28 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.