POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE
910 COMPASSION CIRCLE, Anchorage, AK 99504
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE Compares
POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Anchorage, Alaska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alaska average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (12.8%) is above the Alaska average of 7.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% 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: 19.6% — worse than the Alaska average of 18.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Alaska average of 2.9% (62% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 12.8% — worse than the Alaska average of 7.3% (75% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.2% — better than the Alaska average of 15.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alaska averages across 20 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE with other nursing homes in Anchorage.
How is POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 2.9% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 12.8% here versus 7.3% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains POLARIS TRANSITIONAL CARE's rating advantage in Anchorage?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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