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Quyanna Care Center

1100 Greg Kruschek Avenue, Nome, AK 99762

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Quyanna Care Center is a nursing home in Nome, Alaska. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(907) 443-3311
Last standard health inspection
January 20, 2026 (9 months ago)
Certified beds
18
Residents per day, on average
23.9
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Norton Sound Health Corporation
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Alaska average (23 vs 26).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 9.9 to 7.9 hours per resident per day.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. 3 citations

    Health inspection on January 20, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

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  6. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 20, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0025. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

    • Citation E0035. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

    • Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. 7 citations

    Health inspection on October 4, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0732. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0726 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0678. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0915. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident room has a window to the outside that meets requirements

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.

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  12. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 4, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0300. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0300 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

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  13. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  14. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  15. 13 citations

    Health inspection on June 9, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0813. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0949. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0552. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0757. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2023.

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  16. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 9, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2023.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2023.

    • Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2023.

    • Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2023.

    • Citation K0300. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Quyanna Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists January 20, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Quyanna Care Center have?

CMS lists 23 health citations since June 9, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Quyanna Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Quyanna Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Quyanna Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.