ElderGrade
A

91.5/100

Excellent

Wrangell Medical Center Ltc

232 Wood Street, Wrangell, AK 99929

CMS 5/5 stars (907) 874-7000
Certified beds
18
Occupancy
81%
Ownership
Non-profit
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

30/30

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

Staffing

27.5/30

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

  • 9.43 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 2.8 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 17% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

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

  • 45% of nursing staff left in the last year

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

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 7.91 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 2.80 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 6.59 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 45.20%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: March 12, 2026 (5 months ago).

D Mar 12, 2026 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 12, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Oct 25, 2024 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 Oct 25, 2024 F0908

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 25, 2024 F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 25, 2024 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BEAN, LINCOLN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BENNETT, ANNETTE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BROCK, LAVINA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CADIENTE NELSON, BARBARA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
COTTLE, PATRICIA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DURGAN, JUNE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GORDON, JUDEAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HILL, JANICE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HUGHES, LILY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JACK, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NIX, MARVELL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SILVA, HARRIET Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Wrangell Medical Center Ltc

What is the ElderGrade for Wrangell Medical Center Ltc? +

Wrangell Medical Center Ltc holds an ElderGrade of A (91.5 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". 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 Wrangell Medical Center Ltc? +

Residents receive an average of 7.91 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Wrangell Medical Center Ltc been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 6 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Wrangell Medical Center Ltc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Wrangell Medical Center Ltc 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.