Nursing homes › Alaska › Denali Center
1510 19Th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701 · 9074585100 · 71 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 5.36 (Alaska median: 6.85). RN hours: 1.08. Weekend total: 4.69.
All-time on record: 30 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | 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 drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2025-01-10 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-10 | 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 drugs. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-10 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-24 |
| 2025-01-10 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-10 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-24 |
| 2025-01-10 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-22 |
| 2024-06-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-27 |
| 2023-12-19 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2023-06-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-06-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-06-30 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-06-30 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-06-30 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Fine | $10,358 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION HEALTH LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2017 |
| GREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2023 |
| BLAIS, KENDRICK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2022 |
| EBENAL, SHELLEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/24/2019 |
| MARTIN, SARAH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| SUDDUTH, ANTHONY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/24/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 025020. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.