WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER LTC
232 WOOD STREET, Wrangell, AK 99929
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
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How WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER LTC Compares
WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER LTC is a 18-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wrangell, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.4%) is below the Alaska average of 18.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 18 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alaska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.4% — better than the Alaska average of 18.5% (87% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Alaska average of 2.9% (65% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Alaska average of 7.3% (54% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alaska averages across 20 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER LTC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER LTC with other nursing homes in Wrangell.
What keeps WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER LTC's staffing levels 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 WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER LTC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.4% here versus 18.5% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER LTC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 2.9% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER 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 WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER 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 Wrangell
Wrangell sits in Wrangell City and Borough, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.0% 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+
- 578 (23.0%)
- Median age
- 47.8 years
- Median household income
- $58,438
- Median home value
- $221,700
Demographics for Wrangell 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 Wrangell.
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