Denali Center
1510 19TH AVENUE, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Fairbanks, Alaska · CMS verdict
On the federal five-star scale, Denali Center carries a 3 of 5 CMS overall rating, average quality that runs in line with Alaska's state average of 3.5.
The rating and the PlainElderCare Index below summarize federal inspection, staffing, and outcome data, they measure specific, documented dimensions of this facility, not a holistic verdict on the care your family member would receive. Visit in person, talk with staff and current residents' families, and weigh your family member's specific needs before choosing.
Denali Center in Fairbanks, Alaska holds a CMS overall rating of 3 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 59 of 100 (grade F). The 71-bed facility operates where a semi-private nursing-home room in Alaska runs a median of $27,831 per month. Figures are from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index
A transparent composite of this facility's CMS Care Compare sub-ratings and its federal inspection record. It complements, and does not replace, the official CMS overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.
How the 59 is built
Each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 59.
Weights: health inspections 30%, staffing 25%, quality measures 25%, inspection record 20%; any dimension CMS has not published drops out and its weight redistributes (no silent deflation). Inspection record is benchmarked against all rated US nursing homes. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Data insights
Quality ratings
CMS's most recent Care Compare release (data as of April 2026) puts Denali Center's overall quality rating at 3 out of 5 stars, a composite of three sub-ratings: health inspection (2/5), staffing (4/5), and quality measures (5/5).
What each sub-rating measures
The health inspection rating reflects on-site surveyor findings from the last three cycles. The staffing rating compares case-mix-adjusted nurse hours per resident day to national benchmarks, and quality measures aggregate 15 clinical indicators including pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and long-stay antipsychotic use.
Size and setting
Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, this facility operates 71 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 73 residents - an occupancy rate of about 103%. The facility is classified under non profit - corporation ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 103% occupancy, this facility is running near full capacity, worth confirming current bed availability directly before visiting.
Inspection record
On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (31 total). CMS has levied no enforcement penalties over the equivalent window. This is a high deficiency count relative to most facilities; requesting the full survey report directly is the only way to see whether these are concentrated in one area or spread across the facility's operations.
Where these figures come from
The figures above come directly from the U.S. Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare dataset for federal quality ratings, combined with the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey of more than 15,000 elder-care providers nationwide and U.S. Census American Community Survey income data. Cost figures are monthly medians, refreshed annually with each new CareScout release; quality ratings are refreshed quarterly from the CMS Provider Information File. Read these state and county medians as benchmarks, then verify current rates with individual providers and consult care managers before making placement decisions. See our methodology for source vintage.
How Denali Center compares to Alaska
CMS five-star sub-ratings (0–5) for this facility against the Alaska facility-weighted average. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Bar = this facility's rating · vertical marker = Alaska state average. Higher is better on all four CMS measures.
Facility details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Beds | 71 |
| Residents | 73 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| County | Fairbanks North Star |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Deficiencies | 31 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)
What do families ask most?
What is the quality rating for Denali Center? ▾
CMS rates Denali Center at 3 out of 5 stars overall. The three sub-ratings behind that number: health inspection 2/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 5/5.
How much does a nursing home cost per month in Alaska? ▾
The median cost for a semi-private nursing home room in Alaska is $27,831 per month ($333,975 annually). A private room averages N/A per month. Costs are from the CareScout 2025 survey.
What services does Denali Center offer? ▾
Denali Center operates as a skilled nursing facility (71 beds with approximately 73 current residents) under non profit - corporation ownership. CMS inspections have recorded 31 deficiencies and 0 penalties there.
Does Denali Center have any deficiencies or penalties? ▾
Denali Center has multiple deficiencies (31 total) and 0 penalties recorded by CMS. A count this high is above what most facilities post; ask the facility directly for its plan of correction on the largest findings.
What are the alternatives to a nursing home in Alaska? ▾
In Alaska, alternatives include assisted living ($9,882/mo), home health aides ($7,245/mo), and adult day care ($3,792/mo).
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Related Resources
Compare cost and CMS quality across the state on the Alaska elder-care overview, or see how facilities rank nationwide in our highest-rated states ranking.
Weigh nursing care against assisted living, home health, and adult day care, with national median costs, on our care types comparison, and learn how to fund it in our paying for elder care guide.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Provider ID: 025020.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.