Providence Seward Mountain Haven
2203 OAK STREET, Seward, AK 99664
Seward, Alaska · CMS verdict
Providence Seward Mountain Haven holds a 3 of 5 CMS overall star rating - in line with the Alaska state average of 3.5, reflecting 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.
Providence Seward Mountain Haven in Seward, Alaska holds a CMS overall rating of 3 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 52 of 100 (grade F). The 40-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 (thinner bed book)
At 40 certified beds, this facility sits in the lower U.S. bed tercile (≤80). 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 52 is built
Each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 52.
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.
Providence Seward Mountain Haven's thinner certified-bed book
Quality ratings
CMS's most recent Care Compare release (data as of April 2026) puts Providence Seward Mountain Haven's overall quality rating at 3 out of 5 stars, a composite of three sub-ratings: health inspection (3/5), staffing (4/5), and quality measures (2/5).
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 Seward, Alaska, this facility operates 40 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 38 residents - an occupancy rate of about 95%. The facility is classified under government - city ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 95% 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 (19 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 Providence Seward Mountain Haven 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 | 40 |
| Residents | 38 |
| Ownership | Government - City |
| County | Kenai Peninsula |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Deficiencies | 19 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)
What do families ask most?
What is the quality rating for Providence Seward Mountain Haven? ▾
CMS rates Providence Seward Mountain Haven at 3 out of 5 stars overall. The three sub-ratings behind that number: health inspection 3/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 2/5.
How much does a nursing home cost per month in Alaska? ▾
CareScout's 2025 survey puts Alaska's median semi-private nursing home rate at $27,831 per month ($333,975 per year), with private rooms averaging N/A per month.
What services does Providence Seward Mountain Haven offer? ▾
Providence Seward Mountain Haven is a skilled nursing facility with 40 beds with approximately 38 current residents. It operates under government - city ownership. The facility has recorded 19 deficiencies and 0 penalties in CMS inspections.
Does Providence Seward Mountain Haven have any deficiencies or penalties? ▾
Providence Seward Mountain Haven has multiple deficiencies (19 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: 025024.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.