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Wrangell Medical Center Ltc

232 Wood Street, Wrangell, AK 99929

Nursing Home Rehabilitation
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(907) 874-7000

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,883

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,883
  • Average State Price: $8,883
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Wrangell Medical Center Ltc Description

    Wrangell Medical Center Ltc is a community that offers nursing care and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Ketchikan, Alaska. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    6.2
    Wrangell Medical Center Ltc
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 10 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Wrangell
  • Ranking in State: 35 out of 39 communities in AK


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews for Wrangell Medical Center:

    • The facility is recognized for its rehabilitation services, staffed by a dedicated team including a doctor, nurses, and certified nursing assistants. However, there are mixed reviews about the quality of care and services provided.
    • Some reviewers appreciate the cleanliness of the facility and the kindness of the staff, highlighting positive interactions and a welcoming environment.
    • Concerns have been raised about the quality of food, specifically mentioning that proteins are often overcooked.
    • There are serious allegations of favoritism and unethical behavior, including the fabrication of medical documents and differential treatment of patients based on the personal discretion of the doctors.
    • Despite limitations in resources, some reviewers acknowledge the effort and dedication of the staff to provide the best care possible under challenging circumstances.
    • Experiences with pediatric care have been positive, with mentions of a friendly staff that eases the stress of visiting with a toddler.
    • However, there are reports of significant dissatisfaction with medical care, including incorrect medication dosages and issues with procedures, leading to a lack of trust in the hospital's services.

    Overall, the reviews of Wrangell Medical Center present a mixed picture, with some praising the staff's efforts and others expressing grave concerns about the quality of care and ethical standards.


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    Health

    Rehabilitation Services

    Radiology Services

    General Surgery

    Primary Care

    Therapy Services

    Physical Therapy


    Services

    Functional Mobility


    Activities

    Daily Activities

    Crafts


    Community Amenities

    Full-service Laundry

    Daily Housekeeping

    Social Worker

    Support Services


    Room Amenities

    Internet Access

    Cable TV


    Dining

    Guest Meals


    Transportation

    Free Local Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 1, 1976
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 18
    Total current residents: 12
    Facility is located in a hospital: Yes
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 9
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $5769


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-04-30 2021-06-14 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2021-04-30 2021-06-14 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop a communication plan.
    2021-04-30 2021-05-20 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-04-30 2021-05-20 F Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2021-04-30 2021-06-14 F Egress Deficiencies Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    2021-04-30 2021-06-14 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-04-30 2021-05-20 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-04-30 2021-06-14 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-06-09 2022-07-24 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-06-09 2022-07-24 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2022-06-09 2022-07-24 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    2022-06-09 2022-07-24 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2022-06-09 2022-07-24 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-06-09 2022-07-24 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try 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.
    2022-06-09 2022-07-24 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2022-06-09 2022-07-24 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-09-17 2020-11-01 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 F Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor 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.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies 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.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 C Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2021-05-04 2021-06-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-09-17 $5,769

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Ketchikan which is 1.7 miles away and has a population of 8,197 (very small town).
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 57
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 42.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 191 days of rain, 42 days of snow and 131 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 3.7 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 0.91 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.45 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.35 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.0 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    City Market
    0.6 miles away
    Bobs' IGA
    0.7 miles away

    Transportation

    Wrangell Ferry Terminal
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    First Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Well's Fargo
    0.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Wrangell Medical Center
    0.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Stikine Drug
    0.8 miles away

    None Found

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    Restaurants

    Stikine Inn and Restaurant
    0.9 miles away

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