C

DENALI CENTER

1510 19TH AVENUE, FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Score: 65 / 100

Denali Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 65/100. Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Denali Center exceed national averages, with 5.63 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.93 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 31 deficiencies at Denali Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.63 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.07 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.64 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.74 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.71 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

31
Total Deficiencies
Jan 19, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 29 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity F
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Jan 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 19, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0838 Severity F
    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day ope
    Jan 19, 2026 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 19, 2026 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.9% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.7% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 17.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 65 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
71
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 19, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11