Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER LTC
WRANGELL, AK · 18 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 12, 2026
CMS Certification Number 025015 · first certified July 1976
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed November 1, 2018 (change of ownership)to SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM from WRANGELL MEDICAL CENTER
Position within AK
5 citations — more than 5% of the 20 certified nursing homes in AK. Compared within AK rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens March 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Nursing homes nationally are typically surveyed 12–17 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 19,385 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records. AK has too few recent surveys to measure on its own, so the national interval is used.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
2 of the 5 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in AK, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the AK figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in AK | 16 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2023 | 0 |
| October 25, 2024 | 5 |
| March 12, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2024-10-25 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2024-10-25 |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | 1 | 2024-10-25 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2024-10-25 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-10-25 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
October 25, 2024 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Past Non-Compliance (October 11, 2024) |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 12, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 6, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 26, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.