Polaris Transitional Care in Anchorage, AK - Medicare and Medicaid Certified Nursing Home

Polaris Transitional Care is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Anchorage, Alaska. It is located in Anchorage county at 910 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, Alaska 99504. You can reach out to the office of Polaris Transitional Care via phone at (907) 212-9200. This skilled nursing facility has 50 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 92.6%. Its legal business name is Korsin Healthcare LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 nursing homes.

Polaris Transitional Care (Medicare CCN 025018) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1983 (43 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in November, 2025.

Contact Information

	Polaris Transitional Care
	910 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, Alaska 99504
	(907) 212-9200

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Nursing Home Profile

Name	Polaris Transitional Care
Location	910 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, Alaska
Certified By	Medicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds	50
Occupancy Rate	92.6%
Medicare ID (CCN)	025018
Legal Business Name	Korsin Healthcare LLC
Ownership Type	For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Chain	The Ensign Group (342 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating	3.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Polaris Transitional Care in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number	1124831961
Match	Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization Name	Korsin Healthcare LLC
Doing Business As	Polaris Transitional Care
Address	910 Compassion Cir, Anchorage, AK 99504
Phone Number	907-212-9200

NPI Number	1124025507
Match	Possible same name, address or phone number
Organization Name	Providence Health & Services Washington
Doing Business As	Providence Transitional Care Center
Address	910 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK 99504
Phone Number	907-212-9100

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Polaris Transitional Care are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Polaris Transitional Care give to their patients.

Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Polaris Transitional Care, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing Measure	Provider	National Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day	4.97	3.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day	2.3	0.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day	0.36	0.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	2.31	2.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend	4.2	3.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend	1.76	0.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day	0.15	0.07
Total nursing staff turnover	66%	45.8%
Registered nurse turnover	53.3%	42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home	2	0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)	No
Number of Fines	1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars	$109,382
Number of Payment Denials	0
Total Number of Penalties	1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in November, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Polaris Transitional Care for 10 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 22 citations since 2023 are listed below.

Date	Deficiency	Harm Level	Status
Mar 26, 2026	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Nov 21, 2025	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, widespread	Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Nov 21, 2025	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Nov 21, 2025	Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Past non-compliance (already corrected)
Nov 21, 2025	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Nov 21, 2025	Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Nov 21, 2025	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Nov 21, 2025	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Nov 21, 2025	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Nov 21, 2025	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Jul 29, 2025	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. F0838, Administration, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, widespread	Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Jul 29, 2025	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Nov 1, 2024	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, widespread	Corrected by Dec 21, 2024
Nov 1, 2024	Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Dec 21, 2024
Nov 1, 2024	Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. F0568, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Dec 21, 2024
Nov 1, 2024	Honor 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. F0585, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Dec 21, 2024
Nov 1, 2024	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Dec 21, 2024
Nov 1, 2024	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. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Dec 21, 2024
Oct 17, 2023	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection	Immediate jeopardy, isolated	Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Oct 17, 2023	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection	Immediate jeopardy, isolated	Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
Sep 1, 2023	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Oct 24, 2023
Sep 1, 2023	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Oct 24, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Polaris Transitional Care, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality Measure	Provider	National Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	18.18	13.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	2.74	5.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0	0.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.2	1.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	12.86	12.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0	0.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.35	3.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	68.24	93.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	71.55	82.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0	1.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	Not Available	14.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	24	19.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	82.35	95.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	73.04	79.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	8.87	4.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	29.42	19.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	18.18	15.38

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