ElderGrade
B

84.8/100

Above average

Providence Valdez Medical Center

911 Meals Avenue, Valdez, AK 99686

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 2 in Chugach County (907) 834-1825
Certified beds
10
Occupancy
89%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

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

29.3/30

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

  • -0.7 for 19 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.

  • 10.27 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 3.77 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% 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

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

10/10

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

  • No federal fines on record

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 8.55 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 3.77 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 7.34 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 19 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 15, 2026 (3 months ago).

F May 15, 2026 F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F May 15, 2026 F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F May 15, 2026 F0727

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 15, 2026 F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 15, 2026 F0638

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Mar 6, 2025 F0712

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Mar 6, 2025 F0841

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 6, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES, which operates 9 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ANDERSON, DONALD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MARTIN, JAMES Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES - WASHINGTON Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ANDERSON, DONALD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DOUCET, PAULINE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DUVAL, NATHAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FORMBY, MARY BETH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HOFFMAN, GREGORY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MARTIN, JAMES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TODD, KATHLEEN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CITY OF VALDEZ Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES - WASHINGTON Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Providence Valdez Medical Center

What is the ElderGrade for Providence Valdez Medical Center? +

Providence Valdez Medical Center holds an ElderGrade of B (84.8 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 Providence Valdez Medical Center? +

Residents receive an average of 8.55 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Providence Valdez Medical Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 19 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Providence Valdez Medical Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Providence Valdez Medical 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.