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YUKON KUSKOKWIM ELDER'S HOME Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BETHEL, Alaska)

1100 CHIEF EDDIE HOFFMAN HWY, BETHEL, Alaska 99559

Phone: 9075436782

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
18
Avg Residents/Day
17.4
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Bethel
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
StaffingN/A
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityAlaska AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.002.03-2.03
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day0.006.57-6.57
CMS Staffing RatingN/A4.4/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A48.1%-

Health Citation History

20 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-06Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-06Resident 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-06Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-06Administration DeficienciesSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Quality 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Pharmacy 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Resident 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Pharmacy 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

8 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-06Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Egress DeficienciesMeet other general requirements that are deficient.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$10,117
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-01-31Fine$10,117-

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