PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER
911 MEALS AVENUE, Valdez, AK 99686
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
Resident & Family Councils Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER Compares
PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER is a 10-bed government-owned nursing facility in Valdez, 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 quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Alaska average of 2.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 10 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alaska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.8% — better than the Alaska average of 18.5% (26% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Alaska average of 2.9% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Alaska average of 7.3% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alaska averages across 20 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER with other nursing homes in Valdez.
How is PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER 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 PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.8% here versus 18.5% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.9% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER?
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 PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER?
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 Valdez
Valdez sits in Chugach Census Area, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alaska as a whole (11.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 872 (13.4%)
- Median age
- 39.2 years
- Median household income
- $90,776
- Median home value
- $234,300
Demographics for Chugach Census Area from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Valdez.
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