Petersburg Medical Center
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1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 15
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Medicare quality
- 1.5 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 1987
- Ownership
- Government, City/county
- Certified beds
- 15
- Inspections
- View history (26 citations)
CMS Care Compare
Home Health Compare
Petersburg Medical Center is a senior living community in Petersburg, Alaska offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff.
About Petersburg Medical Center
Petersburg Medical Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Petersburg, Alaska, licensed for up to 15 residents. The facility is operated as a government entity by the city or county and holds Medicare and Medicaid certification for all licensed beds.
The center maintains 24-hour staffing with an on-site registered nurse, medication management, an emergency call system, and wheelchair accessibility. It is Medicare-certified for skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health aide visits. The facility has provided home health services since 1987 as a Medicare-certified agency.
Petersburg Medical Center carries a 4 of 5 overall star rating from CMS.
Types of Care at Petersburg Medical Center
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
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Medicare Quality of Care
Petersburg Medical Center is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1987). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.
Quality of patient care
1.5 / 5
Medicare star rating
Services offered
- Skilled nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Home health aide
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend the agency100%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1098%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way94%US 89%
- The team communicated well87%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety95%US 82%
21 completed patient surveys, 32% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community74%US 80%Same as
- Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)16%US 11%Same as
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral91%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around59%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed54%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing67%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved47%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly61%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)3%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations34%US 61%
Service area
Petersburg Medical Center reports serving 1 ZIP code, including Petersburg. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 027009. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 26 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Aug 4, 2025Health Standard2 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 15, 2025
Mar 11, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2024
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 25, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2024
Feb 3, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 23, 2023
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 23, 2023
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 23, 2023
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 23, 2023
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 23, 2023
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 23, 2023
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 23, 2023
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 23, 2023
Jul 23, 2021Fire Safety Standard8 citations
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 11, 2021
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 20, 2021
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 21, 2021
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 3, 2021
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 3, 2021
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 20, 2021
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2021
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2021
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Petersburg Medical Center offer?
Petersburg Medical Center offers Home Health and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Petersburg Medical Center located?
Petersburg Medical Center is located at 103 Fram Street in Petersburg, Alaska.
Does Medicare cover care from Petersburg Medical Center?
Yes. Petersburg Medical Center is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 1.5 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use Petersburg Medical Center?
For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.
How did Petersburg Medical Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Petersburg Medical Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 26 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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