Wrangell Medical Center Ltc
232 Wood Street, Wrangell, AK 99929
Wrangell Medical Center Ltc is a nursing home in Wrangell, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (907) 874-7000
- Last standard health inspection
- March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 18
- Residents per day, on average
- 13.9
- 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.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on March 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 26, 2026.
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 April 26, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection 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 staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 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 4 of 5.
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.
4 citations
Health inspection on October 25, 2024
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 November 26, 2024.
Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2025.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2025.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 25, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.
Citation E0022. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2024.
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 January 6, 2025.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 26, 2024.
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 November 11, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 11.8 to 8.4 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 11/01/2018
- CARROLL, EMILYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/16/2019
- CARTER, MEGANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · no date provided
Questions
When was Wrangell Medical Center Ltc last inspected?
CMS lists March 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Wrangell Medical Center Ltc have?
CMS lists 6 health citations since October 25, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Wrangell Medical Center Ltc been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Wrangell Medical Center Ltc?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Wrangell Medical Center Ltc a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.