The Vardell Report.Providence Valdez Medical Center

Across 3 inspections from December 2023 to May 2026, state surveyors documented 19 findings at Providence Valdez Medical Center; 19 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

3

2023–2026, standard

Findings

19

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

19

Of 19 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

0

No fines or payment denials in the window

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. May 152026

   Standard health inspection

   5 findings

   • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 29, 2026
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 29, 2026
   • F727Have 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.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 29, 2026
   • F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 29, 2026
   • F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 29, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Mar 62025

   Standard health inspection

   8 findings

   • F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 22, 2025
   • F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 31, 2025
   • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2025
   • F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 27, 2025
   • F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 27, 2025
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 31, 2025
   • F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 26, 2025
   • F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected May 31, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Dec 12023

   Standard health inspection

   6 findings

   • F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 31, 2023
   • F761Ensure 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.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 31, 2023
   • F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 31, 2023
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 31, 2023
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 31, 2023
   • F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 31, 2023

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Post nurse staffing information every day, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F732 in December 2023 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Post nurse staffing information every day. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232526F732 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F761 in December 2023 and March 2025. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   232526F761 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   What changed after F732 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Post nurse staffing information every day: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

2. 02

   How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?

   Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

3. 03

   How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

   No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

4. 04

   Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

   CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts December 1, 2023; anything earlier is not in it.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Alaska state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Alaska state survey agency

  Inspection Dec 1, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Alaska state survey agency

  Inspection Mar 6, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Alaska state survey agency

  Inspection May 15, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 025034

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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