Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Church
Providence Alaska Medical Center
- 3200 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 562-2211
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Providence Alaska Medical Center carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails on 0.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.246 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.113 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 11385 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 12.442 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 7 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.563 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.550 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.932 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 7144 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 9.228 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 10 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.084 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.381 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.302 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 179 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 4.814 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.039 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.678 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 7.258 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 118 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.125 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 2.667 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.186 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.127 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 102209 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 9.834 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.508 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.303 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.732 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 89392 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 41.436 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 20 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.483 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 3.4 | Same as national | 36 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.7 | Same as national | 2288 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.9 | Same as national | 345 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 3.1 | Same as national | 186 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 11.8 | Same as national | 141 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.8 | Same as national | 436 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.9 | Same as national | 285 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.6 | Same as national | 369 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.53 | Worse than national | 8083 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 221.90 | Worse than national | 174 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.20 | Same as national | 8948 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.25 | Same as national | 9402 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.70 | Same as national | 3230 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.98 | Same as national | 1427 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 9.66 | Same as national | 1467 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.10 | Same as national | 3412 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.36 | Same as national | 1433 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.79 | Same as national | 606 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.18 | Same as national | 1922 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.23 | Worse than national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 2.5 | Not available | 406 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -1.7 | Not available | 473 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 16 | Not available | 276 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.7 | Better than national | 3550 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.6 | Same as national | 773 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10 | Same as national | 135 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 7.3 | Same as national | 135 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.2 | Same as national | 645 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12 | Same as national | 406 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.2 | Same as national | 183 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 16.9 | Same as national | 142 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.9 | Same as national | 473 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.5 | Same as national | 34 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.7 | Same as national | 276 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 372 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 372 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 372 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 5 | 372 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 372 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 372 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 372 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 372 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 372 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | 9 | 20379 |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 68 | 5134 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 191 | 441 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 188 | 408 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 257 | 33 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 3 | 58061 |
| Head CT results | 64 | 11 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 81 | 93 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 64 | 25 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 16 | 3810 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 61 | 137 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 76 | 37 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 80 | 25 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 74 | 137 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 95 | 77 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 96 | 271 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 98 | 1565 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Providence Alaska Medical Center rated?
- Providence Alaska Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Providence Alaska Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Providence Alaska Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Providence Alaska Medical Center located?
- Providence Alaska Medical Center is located at 3200 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508.
- What type of hospital is Providence Alaska Medical Center?
- Providence Alaska Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Church).
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Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.