Denali Center
Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska · CCN 025020 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Denali Center 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 71 certified beds, 74 residents a day on average. 30 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $10,358.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 5.36098 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.08411 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 4.69027 hours per resident per day |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | 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. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0838 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0699 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0711 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-20 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2025-01-10 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-10 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-10 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0604 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-10 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-25 |
| 2025-01-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-24 |
| 2025-01-10 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-10 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-24 |
| 2025-01-10 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-22 |
| 2024-06-28 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-06-27 |
| 2023-12-19 complaint survey |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-02 |
| 2023-06-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-06-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-06-30 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-06-30 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0577 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-06-30 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-24 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Fine | $10,358 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Health LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2017-01-01 |
| Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation Inc. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 2023-01-01 |
| Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 1994-04-10 |
| Blais, Kendrick Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-20 |
| Ebenal, Shelley Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-20 |
| Blais, Kendrick Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-11-01 |
| Ebenal, Shelley Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-02-24 |
| Martin, Sarah Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-01-01 |
| Sudduth, Anthony Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-07-24 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Fairbanks North Star County.