YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME
1100 CHIEF EDDIE HOFFMAN HWY, Bethel, AK 99559
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 YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME Compares
YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME is a 18-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Bethel, Alaska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alaska average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.5%) is below the Alaska average of 2.9%, 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: 22.9% — worse than the Alaska average of 18.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Alaska average of 2.9% (47% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.1% — worse than the Alaska average of 7.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alaska averages across 20 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME with other nursing homes in Bethel.
How is YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME 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 is YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.9% here versus 18.5% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 2.9% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME?
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 YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME?
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 Bethel
Bethel sits in Bethel Census Area, where adults 65 and older make up about 7.4% of the population — a lower 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+
- 1,349 (7.4%)
- Median age
- 28.1 years
- Median household income
- $54,400
- Median home value
- $88,700
Demographics for Bethel 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 Bethel.
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