Providence Seward Mountain Haven
2203 Oak Street, Seward, AK 99664 · (907) 224-5241 · CMS certification number 025024
Providence Seward Mountain Haven is a 40-bed government-run nursing home in Seward, Alaska, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1994. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 20 health citations.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Alaska average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 7 | 8.3 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 6.40 | 6.57 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 74.4% | 48.1% |
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3.6 |
Facility details
| Ownership | Government - City |
|---|---|
| Chain | Providence Health & Services (8 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 40 (about 39 residents a day) |
| County | Kenai Peninsula |
| Last standard inspection | September 13, 2024 |
Inspection history
20 citations from 4 inspections, 2 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
February 11, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0552 · severity code E · corrected Mar 28, 2026
September 13, 2024 7 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Resident Rights
Tag F0585 · severity code F · corrected Nov 10, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code E · corrected Mar 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Nov 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code D · corrected Nov 10, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Nov 10, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0625 · severity code D · corrected Nov 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Nov 10, 2024
March 3, 2023 7 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0575 · severity code E · corrected Apr 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Apr 17, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0688 · severity code D · corrected Apr 17, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0679 · severity code D · corrected Apr 17, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Apr 17, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Apr 17, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Resident Rights
Tag F0577 · severity code C · corrected Apr 17, 2023
November 12, 2021 5 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code E · corrected Dec 27, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0883 · severity code D · corrected Dec 27, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Dec 27, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Dec 27, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0610 · severity code D · corrected Dec 27, 2021
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Compare elder law lawyers in AlaskaSource: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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