SEARHC SITKA LONG TERM CARE
209 MOLLER AVENUE, Sitka, AK 99835
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
How SEARHC SITKA LONG TERM CARE Compares
SEARHC SITKA LONG TERM CARE is a 19-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Sitka, Alaska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alaska average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. 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 19 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alaska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.1% — worse than the Alaska average of 18.5% (41% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Alaska average of 2.9% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Alaska average of 7.3% (47% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alaska averages across 20 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SEARHC SITKA LONG TERM CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SEARHC SITKA LONG TERM CARE with other nursing homes in Sitka.
What keeps SEARHC SITKA LONG TERM CARE'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 SEARHC SITKA LONG TERM CARE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.1% here versus 18.5% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SEARHC SITKA LONG TERM CARE 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 SEARHC SITKA LONG TERM CARE?
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 SEARHC SITKA LONG TERM CARE?
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 Sitka
Sitka sits in Sitka City and Borough, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Alaska as a whole (11.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,388 (16.2%)
- Median age
- 39.1 years
- Median household income
- $81,708
- Median home value
- $365,800
Demographics for Sitka City and Borough from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sitka.
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