Denali Center

In hospital · CCN 025020 · DENALI CENTER LLC · Non profit - Corporation · 71 certified beds · Fairbanks North Star · AK


Denali Center is a 71-bed nursing home in FAIRBANKS, Alaska. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1983-11-01. It averages 73.6 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Denali Center?

CMS lists 30 health-inspection deficiencies for Denali Center since 2023-06-30, 25 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-01-20.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-01-20F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2026-01-20F0812, F0838, F0880Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2026-01-20F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.E
2026-01-20F0645, F0684, F0711, F0755, F0761PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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.D
2025-01-10F0585, F0761, F0812, F0880Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2025-01-10F0561, F0604, F0677, F0700Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.E
2025-01-10F0550, F0607, F0610, F0657, F0842Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-06-28F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2023-12-19F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D
2023-06-30F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-06-30F0880, F0883Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D
2023-06-30F0577, F0732Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. / Post nurse staffing information every day.C

Why was Denali Center fined?

DateTypeAmount
2026-01-20Fine$10,358

How is Denali Center staffed relative to the AK average?

MeasureThis facilityAK average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.360986.69272
Average number of residents per day73.637.0

Who owns Denali Center?

Denali Center is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name DENALI CENTER LLC.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTFOUNDATION HEALTH LLCsince 01/01/2017
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTGREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INCsince 01/01/2023
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLBLAIS, KENDRICK, EBENAL, SHELLEY, MARTIN, SARAH, SUDDUTH, ANTHONYsince 01/01/2017
ADP OF THE SNFGREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC, BLAIS, KENDRICK, EBENAL, SHELLEYsince 02/20/2025

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