Petersburg Medical Center LTC
103 FRAM STREET, Petersburg, AK 99833
Petersburg, Alaska · CMS verdict
Petersburg Medical Center LTC holds a 4 of 5 CMS overall star rating - above the Alaska state average of 3.5, reflecting above-average quality on the federal five-star scale.
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.
Petersburg Medical Center LTC in Petersburg, Alaska holds a CMS overall rating of 4 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 70 of 100 (grade C). The 15-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.
Quality & Compliance Index (lighter deficiency book)
With 11 CMS deficiencies on file, this facility sits in the lighter U.S. deficiency tercile (≤16). 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 4 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.
How the 70 is built
Each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 70.
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.
Petersburg Medical Center LTC's lighter CMS deficiency book
Quality ratings
CMS's most recent Care Compare release (data as of April 2026) puts Petersburg Medical Center LTC's overall quality rating at 4 out of 5 stars, a composite of three sub-ratings: health inspection (4/5), staffing (4/5), and quality measures (3/5).
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 Petersburg, Alaska, this facility operates 15 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 14 residents - an occupancy rate of about 93%. The facility is classified under government - city/county ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 93% occupancy, this facility runs close to its typical range for a stabilized operation.
Inspection record
On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (11 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
Figures above come from CMS Nursing Home Compare (Care Compare, data as of April 2026) with state cost medians from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey. See our methodology for vintage.
How Petersburg Medical Center LTC 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 | 15 |
| Residents | 14 |
| Ownership | Government - City/county |
| County | Petersburg |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Deficiencies | 11 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)
What do families ask most?
What is the quality rating for Petersburg Medical Center LTC? ▾
4 out of 5 stars is Petersburg Medical Center LTC's current CMS overall rating, built from a health inspection rating of 4/5, a staffing rating of 4/5, and a quality measures rating of 3/5.
How much does a nursing home cost per month in Alaska? ▾
In Alaska, a semi-private nursing home room runs a median $27,831/month ($333,975/year) per the CareScout 2025 survey; private rooms average N/A/month.
What services does Petersburg Medical Center LTC offer? ▾
Petersburg Medical Center LTC operates as a skilled nursing facility (15 beds with approximately 14 current residents) under government - city/county ownership. CMS inspections have recorded 11 deficiencies and 0 penalties there.
Does Petersburg Medical Center LTC have any deficiencies or penalties? ▾
Petersburg Medical Center LTC has multiple deficiencies (11 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).
Keep reading
Also see the Alaska elder-care overview and highest-rated states. Provider ID: 025019.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.