Providence Extended Care
Overview
Providence Extended Care is located in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage County.
According to United States census data, the municipality has a population of 288,121. 11.1% of residents are 65 years or older, 5.4% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Eagle River, Point MacKenzie, and Hope.
Our network provides data for 445 senior living communities in Anchorage, AK with this community.
About the Community
A nonprofit corporation, Providence Extended Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 96 beds with an average occupancy rate of 88.1%.
Resident council is available. Providence Extended Care is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Providence Extended Care reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Alaska’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
B
14.6% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 4.9% less than the nation and 1.4% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
B
10.4% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 4.1% less than the nation and 5.5% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
44.9% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 2.1% less than the nation and 5.4% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
F
10.6% of residents have depressive symptoms, 3.1% more than the nation and 2.6% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
C
2.8% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 0.6% less than the nation and 1.2% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
A
4.1% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 10.5% less than the nation and 7.8% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
B
99.5% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 4.1% more than the nation and 2.5% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
F
4.8% of residents were physically restrained, 4.6% more than the nation and 4.6% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
C
97.8% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 5.1% more than the nation and 2.6% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
F
18% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 9.9% more than the nation and 9.5% more than the state.
UTI
D
2.6% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.2% more than the nation and 1% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
F
3% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.4% more than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
Weight Loss
B
4.6% of residents lose too much weight, 1.4% less than the nation and 1.9% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
22.7% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 4.7% more than the nation and 3.6% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
68.4% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 11.1% less than the nation and 12.6% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
D
60.6% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 16.1% less than the nation and 21.3% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
B
95.8% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 8.5% more than the nation and 2.3% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
A
93.7% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 36.4% more than the nation and 17.4% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
A
100% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 13.1% more than the nation and 9.3% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
B
56.5% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 13.6% more than the nation and 5.6% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Providence Extended Care provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Alaska’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
A
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 52 minutes per resident daily, 40 minutes longer than the nation and 1 hour and 28 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
F
Licensed partial nurse hours total 25 minutes per resident daily, 27 minutes shorter than the nation and 19 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
A
Registered nurse hours total 2 hours and 1 minute per resident daily, 1 hour and 20 minutes longer than the nation and 10 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 1 hour and 29 minutes per resident daily, 1 hour and 1 minute longer than the nation and 9 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
D
Physical therapist hours total 1 minute per resident daily, 2 minutes shorter than the nation and 4 minutes shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
B
The registered nurse turnover rate is 36.4%, 15.5% lower than the nation and 11.9% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
A
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 35%, 18.3% lower than the nation and 17.5% lower than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Providence Extended Care residents that require a hospital visit, Alaska Regional Hospital is the closest, 1.81 miles away. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital is the next nearest, 1.82 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Alaska Managed Care Pharmacy, 0.33 miles away, and Costco Whse, 1.03 miles away. CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Gentlecare Dental Center and A DDS Justi are 0.58 miles and 0.59 miles away. As for vision care, Brian Cin OD is 0.43 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Nunaka Valley Park is 0.44 miles away, and Russian Jack Springs Park is 0.5 miles away. Alaska Theatre of Youth is 1.44 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Anchorage Daily News Library, 1.28 miles from Providence Extended Care.
Nearby places of worship include Agape Worship Center and Saint Innocent Russian Orthodox Cathedral. The former is 0.63 miles, and the latter is 0.73 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Genesis Barbershop is 0.41 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Caffe D’arte Alaska and Baskin-Robbins, 0.16 miles and 0.24 miles away. McDonald’s and Smokehouse BBQ are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Carrs is 0.33 miles away, and Doerr Enterprises is 0.45 miles away. Hmong Alaska Grocery Store and Mini Stop are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Wells Fargo, 0.22 miles away, or Money Mart, 0.43 miles away. Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union and Denali FCU are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Anchorage
June was Anchorage’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 70°F. Conversely, its coldest month was November. The average low in November was 9°F.
The municipality saw 18.93 inches of precipitation, 348 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 70% over the last 12 months.