Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Dec 10, 2025

  Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary and comfortable environment, as evidenced by persistent odors of urine throughout multiple resident care floors and common areas. This deficient practice was observed on three separate dates during the annual survey and had the potential to impact all residents, staff, and visitors in the facility.Findings include:On 12/04/2025 at 7:30 AM, upon entry into the facility, the surveyor detected a strong, pungent odor of urine in the main lobby on ground floor, which was consistently present throughout the hallways of floor G, floor 1, and floor 3. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF924Feb 20, 2026

  Based on record review and observation, interviews showed the facility failed to make sure handrails were firmly secured and affixed to the wall on the facility's. This was was true for 2 of 4 floors of the facility. Findings Include: Review of facility policy, titled, Policy for Facilities Maintenance Program dated 8/12/2025 documented, the purpose of this policy is to ensure a well-structured preventative maintenance program for a nursing home facility is crucial for ensuring safety, functionality, and a pleasant living environment for residents. Record review of the facility work order created on 1/18/2026, showed Administrator-1 documented handrails on the second floor needed attention and concluded the priority was high. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Dec 10, 2025

  Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to: 1.) use appropriate infection control practices according to professional standards of practice, 2.) ensure hand sanitizer supply was available at all dispensers, 3.) implement infection control practices to ensure oxygen equipment was dated when put into use, 4.) ensure linens were handled in a safe and sanitary manner. This deficient practice was evident for: 1.) 5 resident rooms observed during breakfast tray collection and 4 residents (Resident #77, #4, #113, and #35) observed during medication administration and 2.) 3 out of 8 hand sanitizer dispensers located on the second floor during the facility's recertification survey, 3.) 1 (Resident #7) of 2 residents reviewed for oxygen equipment and 4) 1… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Mar 29, 2024

  Based on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment. This was found to be evident throughout the facility and for seven (Resident #17, #21, #82, #10, #2, #15 and #19) out of 43 residents reviewed during the survey. The findings include: 1) On 3/17/24 at 1:35 PM, an initial tour of the dry storage area of the kitchen revealed a puddle of standing water on the floor underneath and in front of one of the dry storage racks. There was also damaged floor tiles and at least two damaged baseboard tiles. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF623Mar 29, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure that the required information is provided to residents or their representatives in writing when a resident is discharged to the hospital. This was found to be evident for 3 (Resident #24, #7, #61, and #43) out of 43 residents reviewed during the survey. The findings include: 1) Review of Resident #24's medical record on 3/21/24 revealed the resident had resided at the facility since April 2023. The resident was discharged to the hospital in December 2023 due to a fever. Review of the resident's paper chart revealed an Acute Transfer Letter, dated 12/12/2023. […]