Polaris Extended Care
920 COMPASSION CIRCLE, Anchorage, AK 99504
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Polaris Extended Care Compares
Polaris Extended Care is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Anchorage, 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 quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.4%) is below the Alaska average of 2.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 96 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 99% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Anchorage, the local average is 1.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alaska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.4% — worse than the Alaska average of 18.5% (26% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Alaska average of 2.9% (51% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the Alaska average of 7.3%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alaska averages across 20 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Polaris Extended Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Polaris Extended Care with other nursing homes in Anchorage.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Polaris Extended Care, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Polaris Extended Care 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 is Polaris Extended Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.4% here versus 18.5% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Polaris Extended Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 2.9% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Polaris Extended Care maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 96 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Polaris Extended Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Anchorage
Anchorage sits in Anchorage Municipality, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.1% 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+
- 32,377 (11.1%)
- Median age
- 33.9 years
- Median household income
- $84,813
- Median home value
- $320,100
Demographics for Anchorage Municipality from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Anchorage.
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