Public Record
Providence Valdez Medical Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 10
- Avg. residents per day
- 8.3
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 34
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2025-03-06
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Citations
34 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0841Generalpotential for harm
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0887Generalpotential for harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
- 0732Generalno actual harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0806Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0636Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0732Generalpotential for harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0300Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0223Generalpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0300Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0342Generalpotential for harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0758Generalpotential for 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.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Providence Valdez Medical Center?
- Providence Valdez Medical Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Valdez, AK, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 025034.
- What is the CMS rating for Providence Valdez Medical Center?
- Providence Valdez Medical Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Providence Valdez Medical Center have?
- Providence Valdez Medical Center is certified for 10 beds. It serves an average of 8.3 residents per day.
- How many citations does Providence Valdez Medical Center have?
- Providence Valdez Medical Center has 34 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Providence Valdez Medical Center last inspected?
- Providence Valdez Medical Center was last inspected on March 6, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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