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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Wrangell, Alaska
1 of 1 nursing homes in Wrangell (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Alaska statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
5.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
18
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Wrangell, Alaska, is assessed as adequate, with one facility, Wrangell Medical Center LTC, meeting all recommended standards and earning a 5-star rating. Families can feel confident in the quality of care provided, as there are no facilities with fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER LTC (90) — This exceptional 5★ facility boasts an impressive Trust Score of 90/100 and an A grade, highlighting its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit organization, Wrangell Medical Center LTC focuses on community well-being, offering a supportive environment with zero fines and only 18 beds for personalized attention.
Recommended
This exceptional 5★ facility boasts an impressive Trust Score of 90/100 and an A grade, highlighting its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit organization, Wrangell Medical Center LTC focuses on community well-being, offering a supportive environment with zero fines and only 18 beds for personalized attention.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Wrangell Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 5.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Wrangell Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Wrangell's city average is 5.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Wrangell facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Wrangell avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Wrangell facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Wrangell, AK are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Wrangell (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Wrangell "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Wrangell?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.