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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 025020

Denali Center

FAIRBANKS, Alaska · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 71

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In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 1 · Fines: 1 · Fines, total amount: $10,358.00 · Payment denials: 0. The most recent penalty on file: January 20, 2026, Fine, $10,358. Every penalty on file ↓

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Finances, as filed

No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.

Nurse staffing

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
FOUNDATION HEALTH LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 01/01/2017
GREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 01/01/2023
BLAIS, KENDRICKADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/20/2025
EBENAL, SHELLEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/20/2025
GREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/10/1994
BLAIS, KENDRICKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/01/2022
EBENAL, SHELLEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/24/2019
MARTIN, SARAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2017
SUDDUTH, ANTHONYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/24/2023

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of DENALI CENTER LLC (enrollment ID O20161220002040).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
FOUNDATION HEALTH LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1001/1/2017
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
GREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INCOrganization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1001/1/2023
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
GREATER FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INCOrganizationADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing4/10/1994
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
KENDRICK D BLAISIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing2/20/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
SHELLEY D EBENALIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing2/20/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ANTHONY G SUDDUTHIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL1007/24/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KENDRICK D BLAISIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing11/1/2022
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
SARAH MARTINIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing1/1/2017
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
SHELLEY D EBENALIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing2/24/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1January 20, 2026January 20, 2026125
2January 10, 2025January 10, 2025139
3June 30, 2023June 30, 202377

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

32 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
July 21, 2026HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DYesDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
July 21, 2026HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DYesDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
January 20, 2026HealthF 0645Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 6, 2026
January 20, 2026HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 6, 2026
January 20, 2026HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 6, 2026
January 20, 2026HealthF 0699Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 6, 2026
January 20, 2026HealthF 0711Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 6, 2026
January 20, 2026HealthF 0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 6, 2026
January 20, 2026HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 6, 2026
January 20, 2026HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 6, 2026
January 20, 2026HealthF 0838Administration DeficienciesConduct 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.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 6, 2026
January 20, 2026HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 6, 2026
January 10, 2025HealthF 0550Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 4, 2025
January 10, 2025HealthF 0561Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 20, 2025
January 10, 2025HealthF 0585Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 4, 2025
January 10, 2025HealthF 0604Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 23, 2025
January 10, 2025HealthF 0607Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 24, 2025
January 10, 2025HealthF 0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 4, 2025
January 10, 2025HealthF 0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 24, 2025
January 10, 2025HealthF 0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 25, 2025
January 10, 2025HealthF 0700Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 25, 2025
January 10, 2025HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 28, 2025
January 10, 2025HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 14, 2025
January 10, 2025HealthF 0842Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2025
January 10, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 14, 2025
June 28, 2024HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DYesPast Non-ComplianceJune 27, 2024
December 19, 2023HealthF 0623Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 2, 2024
June 30, 2023HealthF 0577Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.CNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 24, 2023
June 30, 2023HealthF 0732Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.CNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 24, 2023
June 30, 2023HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 24, 2023
June 30, 2023HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 24, 2023
June 30, 2023HealthF 0883Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 24, 2023

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

Penalty dateTypeFine amountPayment denial beganPayment denial, daysFine ID
January 20, 2026Fine$10,358138255

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeNon profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameDENALI CENTER LLC
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services1983-11-01
Provider Resides in HospitalY
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanY
County/ParishFairbanks North Star
Telephone Number9074585100
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilBoth
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds71
Average Number of Residents per Day73.6
Overall Rating3
Health Inspection Rating2
QM Rating5
Long-Stay QM Rating5
Short-Stay QM Rating5
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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