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Wrangell Medical Center Ltc

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

232 Wood Street, Wrangell, AK 9992918 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing

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What this means for your family

Choosing Wrangell Medical Center Ltc means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
2.71hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
7.87hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
49%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 13 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Better than Avg
Here
1.6%
US
19.5%
AK
14.2%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.4%
Better than Avg
Here
2.4%
US
15.5%
AK
18.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
AK
5.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.1%
Better than Avg
Here
10.1%
US
15.3%
AK
19.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.4%
Better than Avg
Here
7.4%
US
14.4%
AK
16.5%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
9.5%
US
5.3%
AK
5.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.3)

Wrangell Medical Center has 15 deficiencies across two surveys with all violations reportedly corrected by the facility. The most frequent issues involve food service and nutrition, fire safety systems, and emergency preparedness procedures. A concerning pattern shows repeated food safety violations across both the 2022 and 2024 inspections, suggesting ongoing challenges in kitchen operations that families should inquire about during visits.

Mar 12, 2026Routine
2
0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Oct 25, 2024Routine
9
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0908Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0015Potential for harm · WidespreadResolved (past non-compliance)

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0022Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Wrangell Medical Center Ltc

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Bean, LincolnOfficer / DirectorBennett, AnnetteOfficer / DirectorBrock, LavinaOfficer / DirectorCadiente Nelson, BarbaraOfficer / DirectorCottle, PatriciaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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