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Searhc Sitka Long Term Care

209 Moller Avenue, Sitka, AK 99835

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Searhc Sitka Long Term Care is a nursing home in Sitka, 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) 747-1701
Last standard health inspection
April 30, 2026 (6 months ago)
Certified beds
19
Residents per day, on average
16.1
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Alaska average (6 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 July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  2. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 30, 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 May 21, 2026.

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  3. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 30, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2026.

    • 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 June 15, 2026.

    • 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 June 15, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0909. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.8 to 6.8 hours per resident per day.

  5. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 10, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2025.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 May 7, 2025.

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  6. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 10, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 May 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 May 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 May 29, 2025.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 8.7 to 7.3 hours per resident per day.

  9. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  10. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  11. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  12. 2 citations

    Health inspection on January 25, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 March 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

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  13. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 25, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 February 28, 2024.

    • 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 February 28, 2024.

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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 Searhc Sitka Long Term Care last inspected?

CMS lists April 30, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Searhc Sitka Long Term Care have?

CMS lists 6 health citations since January 25, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Searhc Sitka Long Term Care been fined?

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

What is the CMS star rating of Searhc Sitka Long Term Care?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Searhc Sitka Long Term Care a Special Focus Facility?

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