PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER LTC
103 FRAM STREET, Petersburg, AK 99833
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
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER LTC Compares
PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER LTC is a 15-bed government-owned nursing facility in Petersburg, Alaska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alaska average of 3.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.5%) is below the Alaska average of 6.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 15 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alaska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.8% — worse than the Alaska average of 18.8% (27% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the Alaska average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Alaska average of 6.9% (49% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated August 5, 2026) measured against Alaska averages across 20 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER LTC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER LTC with other nursing homes in Petersburg.
What keeps PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER LTC's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER LTC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.8% here versus 18.8% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER LTC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.8% here versus 3.2% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER LTC?
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 PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER LTC?
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 Petersburg
Petersburg sits in Petersburg Borough, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Alaska as a whole (11.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 885 (27.0%)
- Median age
- 48.8 years
- Median household income
- $68,667
- Median home value
- $228,400
Demographics for Petersburg Borough from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Petersburg.
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