South Peninsula Hospital
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1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 28
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Medicare quality
- 2.5 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 1990
- Ownership
- Government, City/county
- Certified beds
- 28
- Inspections
- View history (17 citations)
CMS Care Compare
Home Health Compare
South Peninsula Hospital is a senior living community in Homer, Alaska offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities.
About South Peninsula Hospital
South Peninsula Hospital is a government-operated skilled nursing and long-term care community in Homer, Alaska, licensed for up to 28 residents. The facility holds a 5 out of 5 overall star rating from CMS and is certified for Medicare and Medicaid.
The community offers 24-hour staffing with on-site nursing care, private rooms with private bathrooms, and a range of amenities including restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, laundry service, medication management, and wheelchair accessibility. Residents have access to gathering spaces and social activities, emergency call systems, and dietary accommodations.
South Peninsula Hospital also operates a Medicare-certified home health agency established in 1990, serving clients in their homes. Home health services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services, and home health aide visits. The home health program carries a 2.5 out of 5 quality star rating from CMS.
Types of Care at South Peninsula Hospital
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities
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Medicare Quality of Care
South Peninsula Hospital is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1990). 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
2.5 / 5
Medicare star rating
Services offered
- Skilled nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical social services
- Home health aide
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend the agency87%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1095%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way94%US 89%
- The team communicated well95%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety91%US 82%
37 completed patient surveys, 22% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community73%US 80%Same as
- Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)3%US 4%Same as
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)9%US 11%Same as
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral98%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around79%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed87%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing83%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved72%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly73%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)1%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations62%US 61%
Service area
South Peninsula Hospital reports serving 4 ZIP codes, including Anchor Point, Homer, Ninilchik, Sterling. 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 027010. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 17 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Sep 12, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternPast Non-Compliance
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 12, 2025
Aug 23, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 30, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 30, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 30, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 30, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 30, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 30, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 30, 2024
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 30, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 20, 2024
May 12, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 11, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 25, 2023
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 25, 2023
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 28, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 11, 2023
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 South Peninsula Hospital offer?
South Peninsula Hospital offers Home Health and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is South Peninsula Hospital located?
South Peninsula Hospital is located at 4300 Bartlett Street in Homer, Alaska.
Does Medicare cover care from South Peninsula Hospital?
Yes. South Peninsula Hospital 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 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use South Peninsula Hospital?
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 South Peninsula Hospital do on recent health and safety inspections?
South Peninsula Hospital had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 17 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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