MAPLE SPRINGS OF PALMER
12130 EAST MAPLE SPRINGS WAY, Palmer, AK 99645
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How MAPLE SPRINGS OF PALMER Compares
MAPLE SPRINGS OF PALMER is a 67-bed for-profit nursing facility in Palmer, Alaska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alaska average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.4%) is below the Alaska average of 2.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 67 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alaska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.2% — better than the Alaska average of 18.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the Alaska average of 2.9% (86% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.9% — worse than the Alaska average of 7.3% (49% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alaska averages across 20 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MAPLE SPRINGS OF PALMER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MAPLE SPRINGS OF PALMER with other nursing homes in Palmer.
How is MAPLE SPRINGS OF PALMER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help MAPLE SPRINGS OF PALMER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.4% here versus 2.9% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is MAPLE SPRINGS OF PALMER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.9% here versus 7.3% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MAPLE SPRINGS OF PALMER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MAPLE SPRINGS OF PALMER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Palmer
Palmer sits in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alaska as a whole (11.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 12,861 (12.0%)
- Median age
- 35.5 years
- Median household income
- $76,118
- Median home value
- $257,900
Demographics for Matanuska-Susitna Borough from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Palmer.
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