Providence Valdez Medical Center
911 Meals Avenue, Valdez, AK 99686
Providence Valdez Medical Center is a nursing home in Valdez, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 15, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Health citations since December 1, 202319 (Alaska average 26)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
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 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on May 15, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0607. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2026.
Citation F0609. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2026.
Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2026.
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 June 29, 2026.
Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on May 15, 2026
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 June 28, 2026.
Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2026.
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 June 28, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0300 2 times since 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 June 28, 2026.
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 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2025.
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 June 28, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 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 July 24, 2026.
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 28, 2026.
Citation K0919. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2026.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Health inspection on March 6, 2025
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
Citation F0841. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 March 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
Citation F0887. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
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 March 31, 2025.
Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0732 2 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on March 6, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 12, 2025.
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 March 13, 2025.
Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2025.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 9.2 to 8.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on December 1, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 December 31, 2023.
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 December 31, 2023.
Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 December 31, 2023.
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 December 31, 2023.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on December 1, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 January 26, 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 January 26, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (907) 834-1825
- Last standard health inspection
- May 15, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 10
- Residents per day, on average
- 8.9
- Ownership type
- Government - City
- Legal business name
- City of Valdez
- Chain
- Providence Health & Services
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Alaska average (19 vs 26).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CITY OF VALDEZ5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2005
- PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES - WASHINGTONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- ANDERSON, DONALDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- BLAIR, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2016
- BUCK, LINDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
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- CRAWFORD, ISIAAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2012
- DOUCET, PAULINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2005
- DUFAULT, KARINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- DUVAL, NATHANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/06/2025
- ELMOUCHI, DARRYLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2025
- HEJNA, DIANEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2016
- HOFFMAN, GREGORYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2020
- HUGHES, PHYLLISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2014
- KINGSTON, MARY BETHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2022
- LYONS, MARYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2016
- MARKHAM, DONNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- MARTIN, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/13/2023
- MURPHY, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
- O'QUINN, MARVINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- RIOJAS, ROGELIOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- SORENSON, CHARLESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2019
- SPRUNK, ERICOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
- TODD, KATHLEENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/05/2023
- TRAVIS, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/30/2026
Questions
When was Providence Valdez Medical Center last inspected?
CMS lists May 15, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Providence Valdez Medical Center have?
CMS lists 19 health citations since December 1, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Providence Valdez Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Providence Valdez Medical Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Providence Valdez Medical Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.