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Polaris Extended Care

920 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK, 99504

CMS ownership records associate this facility with The Ensign Group · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for Polaris Extended Care, with 82 inspection citations on record (10 higher severity). Federal records include $238,053 and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
1
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
1
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
96
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
Anchorage Co. avg 1.33Alaska avg 3.2This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. Anchorage Co. avg: 1.33. Alaska avg: 3.2.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

82
Citations on record
10
Higher severity (G–L)
17
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
152023
242024
402025
32026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

4 records · $238,053 total · Jul 19, 2024–Nov 26, 2025
  1. Nov 26, 2025$17,680
  2. May 22, 2025$98,865
  3. Mar 17, 2025$10,358
  4. Jul 19, 2024$111,150

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 8 days total · Jul 19, 2024
  1. Jul 19, 20248 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)23.36%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)7.8%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.4%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Willits, AdamCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Tieva, DanielMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Burnam, SoonCORPORATE OFFICER
Cullifer, JaredCORPORATE OFFICER
Sato, AmiCORPORATE OFFICER
Willits, AdamCORPORATE OFFICER
Hancox, NeilOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hancox, NeilADP OF THE SNF
Tieva, DanielADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Anchorage County.

920 Compassion Circle, Anchorage
Anchorage County · AK · 99504
96 certified beds61.2131, -149.7800

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care
CCN 025010
Ketchikan, AK111Not shown$0
Wrangell Medical Center Ltc
CCN 025015
Wrangell, AK535Not shown$0
Polaris Transitional Care
CCN 025018
Anchorage, AK224Not shown$109,382
Petersburg Medical Center Ltc
CCN 025019
Petersburg, AK451Not shown$0
Denali Center
CCN 025020
Fairbanks, AK324Not shown$15,935
Heritage Place
CCN 025021
Soldotna, AK435Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Polaris Extended Care's CMS rating?

Polaris Extended Care has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Polaris Extended Care located?

Polaris Extended Care is located at 920 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK, 99504 in Anchorage County, and CMS lists 96 certified beds.

Does Polaris Extended Care have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $238,053 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Polaris Extended Care over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Polaris Extended Care's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Polaris Extended Care's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 1.33 across 3 facilities in Anchorage County, and 3.2 across Alaska. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Polaris Extended Care's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Polaris Extended Care's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
025036
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
96
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 82 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 6, 20260552DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Jan 6, 20260677DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Jan 6, 20260725FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Nov 26, 20250684GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 3, 2025
Jul 29, 20250627EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2025
Jul 29, 20250628EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 30, 2025
Jul 15, 20250609FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 16, 2025
May 22, 20250552DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250567DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250585FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250600GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250628DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250656EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250679FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250684EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250686DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250693DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250710DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250726DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250756DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
May 22, 20250759FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
Showing the 25 most recent of 82 citations.

How to verify this data

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  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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