Wrangell Medical Center LTC
232 Wood Street, Wrangell, AK 99929 · Wrangell County · 18 certified beds · avg 15 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 1976
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (6)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 2).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Alaska avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 9.43 | 7.40 | 3.95 | top 25% in Alaska; top 1% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 3.34 | 2.28 | 0.69 | top 25% in Alaska; top 1% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 7.85 | 6.63 | 3.50 | top 44% in Alaska; top 1% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 1.67 | 1.59 | 0.48 | top 38% in Alaska; top 1% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 45.2 | 48.3 | 45.8 | top 39% in Alaska; bottom 49% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 36.4 | 46.0 | 42.9 | top 25% in Alaska; top 40% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 7.91, RN 2.80, weekend 6.59. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Who owns this facility
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 11/01/2018 |
| Bean, Lincoln | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1984 |
| Bennett, Annette | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2019 |
| Brock, Lavina | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2004 |
| Brock, Lavina | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2004 |
| Cadiente Nelson, Barbara | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2023 |
| Carroll, Emily | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/16/2019 |
| Carter, Megan | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | NO DATE PROVIDED |
| Clement, Charles | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/06/2012 |
| Cottle, Patricia | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2009 |
| Durgan, June | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2010 |
| Gordon, Judean | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| Harris, Daniel | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2017 |
| Hill, Janice | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2021 |
| Hughes, Lily | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/19/2023 |
| Jack, James | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2012 |
| Nix, Marvell | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2022 |
| Prysunka, Lynn | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2025 |
| Silva, Harriet | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2004 |
| Silva, Harriet | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2004 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
- "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
- "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg Medical Center LTC | 33.2 mi | Petersburg, AK | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 025015.