Polaris Extended Care
920 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK, 99504
CMS ownership records associate this facility with The Ensign Group · For profit - Limited Liability company.
At a glance
- 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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
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.
- Nov 26, 2025$17,680
- May 22, 2025$98,865
- Mar 17, 2025$10,358
- Jul 19, 2024$111,150
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
- Jul 19, 20248 days
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
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.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
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
Ownership
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 / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Willits, Adam | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Tieva, Daniel | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Burnam, Soon | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Cullifer, Jared | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Sato, Ami | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Willits, Adam | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Hancox, Neil | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Hancox, Neil | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Tieva, Daniel | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Anchorage County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care CCN 025010 | Ketchikan, AK | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Wrangell Medical Center Ltc CCN 025015 | Wrangell, AK | 5 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Polaris Transitional Care CCN 025018 | Anchorage, AK | 2 | 2 | 4 | Not shown | $109,382 |
| Petersburg Medical Center Ltc CCN 025019 | Petersburg, AK | 4 | 5 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Denali Center CCN 025020 | Fairbanks, AK | 3 | 2 | 4 | Not shown | $15,935 |
| Heritage Place CCN 025021 | Soldotna, AK | 4 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
Related research
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
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | 0552 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 0677 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 0725 | F | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 0684 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 0627 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 0628 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 0609 | F | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 16, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0552 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0558 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0567 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0585 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0600 | G | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0628 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0656 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0679 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0684 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0686 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0693 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0710 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0726 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0756 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | 0759 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 9, 2025 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.