Polaris Transitional Care
Nursing Home · Anchorage, AK
CMS certification number025018
Contact & location
910 Compassion CircleAnchorage, AK 99504
Anchorage County
- Phone
- (907) 212-9200
- ZIP code
- 99504 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 46.3 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Korsin Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 1, 1983
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.97 (state 6.69 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 2.30 (state 2.08 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.36 (state 0.66 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.31 (state 3.95 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.20 (state 5.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 66.0 (state 48.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 53.3 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 21, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 2 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-30 |
| 2025-11-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-11-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-11-21 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-20 |
| 2025-11-21 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-11-21 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-11-21 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-11-21 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-11-21 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-11-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-07-29 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-12 |
| 2025-07-29 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-12 |
| 2024-11-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-01 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-01 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-01 | 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-01 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-01 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-21 |
| 2023-10-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-10-19 |
| 2023-10-17 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-10-19 |
| 2023-09-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-09-01 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-24 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $109,382 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-01 | Fine | $109,382 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Hancox, Neil (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tieva, Daniel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Willits, Adam (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Burnam, Soon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cullifer, Jared (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Willits, Adam (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tieva, Daniel (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hancox, Neil (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Polaris Transitional Care?
Polaris Transitional Care has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.5-star average in Alaska.
How many beds does Polaris Transitional Care have?
It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 46 residents per day.
Has Polaris Transitional Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $109,382 in the last three years.
Who owns Polaris Transitional Care?
It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Polaris Transitional Care?
(907) 212-9200. The facility is located at 910 Compassion Circle, Anchorage, AK 99504.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.