ElderGrade
B

82.7/100

Above average

Denali Center

1510 19Th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701

CMS 3/5 stars (907) 458-5100
Certified beds
71
Occupancy
100%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $10,358 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

23.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -2.8 for 25 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

29/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.66 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.08 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $10,358 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.36 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.08 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.69 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 30 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 20, 2026 (7 months ago).

G Jan 20, 2026 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

F Jan 20, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 20, 2026 F0838

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 20, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 20, 2026 F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 20, 2026 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 20, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 20, 2026 F0711

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BLAIS, KENDRICK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
EBENAL, SHELLEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MARTIN, SARAH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SUDDUTH, ANTHONY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BLAIS, KENDRICK Individual ADP OF THE SNF
EBENAL, SHELLEY Individual ADP OF THE SNF
FOUNDATION HEALTH LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Denali Center

What is the ElderGrade for Denali Center? +

Denali Center holds an ElderGrade of B (82.7 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Denali Center? +

Residents receive an average of 5.36 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Denali Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 30 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Denali Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Denali Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.