Alaska facility statistics
Medicare-certified facilities in Alaska, their CMS five-star quality, and the population they serve. Data as of June 20, 2026.
72facilities
3.2★average rating
18rated 4-5 stars
25%are 4-5 stars
Facilities by type
| Type | Facilities | Avg rating | % 4-5★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 20 | 3.2★ | 45.0% |
| Hospitals | 25 | 2.9★ | 12.0% |
| Home Health Agencies | 14 | 2.8★ | 14.3% |
| Hospices | 6 | — | — |
| Dialysis Centers | 7 | 4.1★ | 57.1% |
Star-rating distribution
All rated facilities in Alaska. Green = 4-5★, amber = 3★, red = 1-2★.
Population, aging & economy
718,543total population
15.2%aged 65+
109,206residents 65+
+16.4%65+ growth since 2020
1.1%aged 85+
1people / sq mi
$89,336median household income
8.0%of seniors in poverty
1.8nursing homes per 10k seniors
Seniors (65+) by race
Separately, 2.9% of seniors are of Hispanic origin (any race). Race categories are mutually exclusive; Hispanic origin is counted separately.
Residents 65+ by gender
Women outnumber men among seniors (50.2% women), reflecting longer female life expectancy.
Residents 65+ over time
Share of population 65+ over time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2020-2024).
Largest cities by facility count
Anchorage
18 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Juneau
6 facilities
Avg rating3.4
Fairbanks
5 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Wasilla
5 facilities
Avg rating3.4
Ketchikan
4 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Soldotna
4 facilities
Avg rating3.5
Homer
3 facilities
Avg rating3.8
Petersburg
3 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Bethel
2 facilities
Avg rating3.5
Cordova
2 facilities
Avg rating5
Kodiak
2 facilities
Avg rating2
Kotzebue
2 facilities
Avg rating5
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