SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL LTC
4300 BARTLETT STREET, Homer, AK 99603
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 SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL LTC Compares
SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL LTC is a 28-bed government-owned nursing facility in Homer, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.6%) is below the Alaska average of 7.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 28 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alaska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.2% — worse than the Alaska average of 18.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — worse than the Alaska average of 2.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the Alaska average of 7.3% (78% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alaska averages across 20 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL LTC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL LTC with other nursing homes in Homer.
What keeps SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL 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 practices help SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL LTC keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.6% here versus 7.3% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL LTC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 28 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL 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 SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL 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 Homer
Homer sits in Kenai Peninsula Borough, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% 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+
- 10,227 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $69,245
- Median home value
- $245,400
Demographics for Kenai Peninsula Borough from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Homer.
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