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Providence Valdez Medical Center
Valdez, AlaskaMedicare inspection record
About Providence Valdez Medical Center
Providence Valdez Medical Center provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Valdez, Alaska residents who need specialized medical care and recovery support. Our team delivers compassionate attention during vulnerable transitions, helping patients regain strength and independence with individualized treatment plans.
Community at a glance
Capacity
10 residents
Location
Valdez, AK
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
911 MEALS AVENUE, Valdez, Alaska 99686
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 15, 2026, state inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Alaska average is 9.0).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 8 hours 33 minutes with each resident a day, above the Alaska average of 6 hours 53 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Providence Valdez Medical Center in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 8 hours 33 minutesAbove the Alaska average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 3 hours 46 minutesAbove the Alaska average |
Inspections
19 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
May 15, 2026 · Standard inspection · 5 citations
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 29, 2026Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jun 29, 2026Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jun 29, 2026Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 29, 2026Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 29, 2026
March 6, 2025 · Standard inspection · 8 citations
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 31, 2025Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Apr 22, 2025Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 20, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 27, 2025Educate 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 27, 2025Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 26, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 31, 2025Post nurse staffing information every day.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected May 31, 2025
December 1, 2023 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Dec 31, 2023Post nurse staffing information every day.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Dec 31, 2023Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 31, 2023Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Dec 31, 2023Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Dec 31, 2023Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Dec 31, 2023
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Legal business name
- City of Valdez
- Medicare-certified beds
- 10
- Average residents per day
- 9
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- October 3, 2005
- Part of a chain
- Providence Health & Services, 8 homes
- Inside a hospital
- Yes
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 025034
Location
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911 MEALS AVENUEValdez, AK 99686
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Questions about Providence Valdez Medical Center
How did Providence Valdez Medical Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on May 15, 2026 and cited 5 health deficiencies. The Alaska average is 9.0.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Providence Valdez Medical Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 8 hours 33 minutes with each resident per day, including 3 hours 46 minutes from registered nurses.
Has Providence Valdez Medical Center been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Providence Valdez Medical Center in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.