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Central Peninsula General Hospital

An acute care hospital in Soldotna, Alaska 99669

250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. (907) 262-4404.

  • Medicare payments cut under the HAC Reduction Program (fiscal year 2026)
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The short answer

Record last released by CMS on Oct 20, 2026.

The last 24 months 1 deficiency in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. Most serious: Standard-level. Every month

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What these words mean3
Star ratings
CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

The last inspection on record was on Mar 3, 2026: a complaint inspection.

1 deficiency cited in the last three years.

Source:

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

When those deficiencies happened

1 deficiency in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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Each deficiency, as cited

Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.

Source:

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

Mar 3, 2026: complaint inspection1 deficiency

  • Discharge Planning- Transmission Information

    The inspectors’ words, 948 words

    “DISCHARGE PLANNING- TRANSMISSION INFORMATION CFR(s): Discharge of the patient and the provision and transmission of the patient’s necessary medical information. (b) The hospital must discharge the patient , and also transfer or refer the patient where applicable, along with all necessary medical information pertaining to the patient’s current course of illness and treatment, post-discharge goals of care, and treatment preferences, at the time of discharge, to the appropriate post-acute care service providers and suppliers, facilities, agencies, and other outpatient service providers and practitioners responsible for the patient’s follow-up or ancillary care. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 51615 . Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure necessary medical information pertaining to the patient’s current course of illness and treatment were sent to the receiving hospital at the time of transfer for 1 patient (#1), out of one transfer reviewed. This deficient practice resulted in: 1) the receiving facility being unaware the patient was en route and was unprepared to receive the patient; and 2) the receiving facility had no medical record information upon arrival to be aware of what treatments had already been initiated, which placed the patient at risk for inconsistent care and possible unmet medical and psychiatric care needs upon arrival. Findings: Patient #1 Record review on 3/2-3/26 revealed Patient #1 was admitted to Central Peninsula Hospital on 2/2/26 with diagnoses that included Bipolar 1 disorder (a serious mental health condition characterized by episodes of mania, often alternating with episodes of depression), and Schizo-affective psychosis (a serious psychiatric condition in which a person experiences symptoms of schizophrenia along with symptoms of a mood disorder). Further review revealed the patient was admitted for active suicidal ideation (thoughts to harm self) and homicidal ideation (thoughts to harm others). Further review revealed Patient #1 was transferred to Bartlett Regional Hospital on 2/6/26 at 8:00AM using a secured transport service called WEKA Medical Transport (specially trained personnel traveled with the patient on a plane to Bartlett Regional Hospital to ensure the patient’s safety). Patient Transfer Review of Patient #1’s medical record revealed no documentation to confirm what medical record information was transmitted to Bartlett Regional Hospital prior to the patient’s transfer. When asked to provide proof the facility transferred Patient #1’s medical information to Bartlett Regional Hospital, the facility only provided a fax transmission record from Central Peninsula Hospital to the WEKA Medical Transport company. Review of the WEKA Medical Transport fax transmission record, dated 2/5/26 at 10:37 AM, revealed the fax transmission record contained no documentation confirming what sections of Patient #1’s medical records or what clinical information was transmitted. During an interview on 3/3/26 at 10:00 AM, the Director of Behavioral Health (DBH) stated the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) typically contacted the receiving facility when a patient was being transferred. The DBH stated that in the case of Patient #1, the LCSW did not call the receiving facility to inform them the patient was en route. During the same interview, the Nurse Supervisor (NS) reported uncertainty regarding whether the receiving facility was notified when a patient was en route. The NS stated, “I don’t know if that occurs other than documentation that the patient is scheduled to leave with WEKA at a certain time.” The NS further stated, “That is a primary function of the transport company ... to be in communication with the receiving facility ... to give an estimated time of arrival.”. During the same interview, when asked who was responsible for communicating with the receiving hospital prior to transfer , the Medical-Surgical Unit Director stated that it was the responsibility of the nurse to give a full handoff report to WEKA as they are accepting the transfer. When asked if there was any documentation that Patient #1’s nurse gave WEKA a handoff report, the DBH stated no documentation could be found. Inter-Facility Transfer Checklist During the survey the facility was asked to provide their protocol or process for a facility-to-facility transfer of medical records when patients transfer. The facility provided an “INTER-FACILITY TRANSFER CHECKLIST,” used by nursing personnel. Review of the facility provided document titled “INTER-FACILITY TRANSFER CHECKLIST,” last revised 9/7/17, revealed: “ ...To be completed by transferring nurse ... Date & Time Transfer Requested ... Copy of Pertinent Medical Records Sent to the Receiving Facility ... Please initial the appropriate box for each line ... Emergency Department Record ... History and Physical ... Progress Notes ... Medication Record ... Nursing Documentation Records ... Lab Work ... Discharge Summary ... RN Signature ... Additional Information to be faxed ... Verbal report given to nurse at Receiving Facility ... Date & Time ... Person to Whom Report Given ... RN Signature of Reporter ... Actual Departure Date & Time ...” Further review revealed this checklist was used by the emergency department, intensive care unit, the medical/surgical floor, obstetrics, and the operating room department. During an interview on 3/3/26 at 1:00PM, when asked if this form was used for Patient #1’s transfer, the Medical-Surgical Charge Nurse stated that the Inter-Facility Transfer Checklist, used to ensure medical records accompany patients and documentation of a nurse-to-nurse report, were not used for behavioral health transfers, stating, “You wouldn’t use this form on a behavioral health patient.” Review of the facility policy “Emergency Medical Screening, Treatment & Transfer,” last reviewed 10/2023, revealed: “ ...When a patient is to be transferred to another facility ... The nurse will ... ensure that a copy of pertinent medical records ... are sent with the patient; and ... Give a report to receiving nurse and when appropriate give a report to transport personnel ... The department making the transfer is responsible for making the transport arrangements ...” .”

    Rule A0813. Standard-level. From a complaint.

The one inspection in the last three years
Inspections on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Mar 3, 2026Complaint inspection1 deficiency cited

How do patients fare?

  • CMS’s overall for it is 2 of 5.
  • Of the measures behind its , CMS counts against the national value: mortality, 0 better and 0 worse of 6; safety of care, 0 better and 0 worse of 6; readmission, 0 better and 3 worse of 9.
  • Patients rate it 4 of 5 in CMS’s patient survey (324 surveys completed, Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025): 75% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, and 77% would definitely recommend it.
  • Infections, compared by CMS with the national benchmark (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025): central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI), no different than national benchmark; catheter urinary tract infections (CAUTI), worse than the national benchmark; surgical site infections after colon surgery, no different than national benchmark; C. diff infections, no different than national benchmark.
  • CMS’s patient safety composite for serious complications, PSI 90, Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2024: no different than the national value.
  • Deaths within 30 days, as CMS gives them (Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2025): heart failure 11.1%, pneumonia 15.1%, COPD 9%, stroke 11.9%. CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for them in this release.
  • Readmissions within 30 days, as CMS gives them (Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2025): heart failure 23.9%, pneumonia 16.7%, COPD 20.4%, hip or knee replacement 5.4%. CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for them in this release.
  • After outpatient care, compared by CMS: unplanned hospital visits after a colonoscopy, no different than the national rate; hospital admissions after outpatient chemotherapy, no different than the national rate; emergency visits after outpatient chemotherapy, no different than the national rate; unplanned hospital visits after outpatient surgery, no different than expected.
  • Emergency department patients spent a median of 146 minutes there before leaving (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025), and 1% left before being seen.
  • 68% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock got the care CMS measures, SEP-1 (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025).
  • Medicare’s spending per patient here is 0.83 times the national median (Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024).
Source:

CMS, Hospital General Information, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital, Healthcare Associated Infections - Hospital, Timely and Effective Care - Hospital and Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, Complications and Deaths - Hospital and Unplanned Hospital Visits - Hospital. Released Sep 30, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Ratings and measures, as published
MeasureRating
Overall ratingCMS’s overall hospital quality star rating, 1 to 52 of 5
Patient survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of the hospital’s patients (HCAHPS), 1 to 54 of 5

Is it certified, and in good standing?

  • Medicare-certified acute care hospital since Aug 5, 1971.
  • Ownership: voluntary non-profit - other.
  • It is accredited by The Joint Commission, whose surveys stand in for the state’s routine inspections.
  • No deficiency on record in the last three years.
  • Voluntary non-profit - Other.
Source:

CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

Has it been penalized?

  • CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospitals.
  • CMS cut its Medicare payments by 1% for fiscal year 2026 under the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, which does so for the quarter of hospitals that fare worst on conditions patients get in hospital.
  • 1 deficiency cited in the last three years came from an inspection that included a complaint investigation.
Source:

CMS, Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated yearly.

CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Medicare payment reduction (HAC Reduction Program)Fiscal year 2026: 1% of Medicare payments

What do patients say about their care?

  • CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
  • In CMS’s patient survey, patients rate how well its nurses communicated 4 of 5.
  • 19% of its health care workers got a flu shot (Oct 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025).
Source:

CMS, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital and Timely and Effective Care - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Who owns it?

  • Central Peninsula General Hospital Inc. runs it.
  • 16 owners or officers are people: Carrie Couey (corporate director); Shaun Patrick Keef (corporate officer); Shaun Patrick Keef (managing employee (on the payroll)); Michael Reyes (corporate director); Paul Ostrander (corporate director); Karl Hertz (corporate officer); Trena Richardson (corporate director); Jay S Rohloff (corporate director); Jesse J Kincaid (corporate director); Shanda Rochelle Richards (managing employee (on the payroll)); Bradley T Cross (corporate director); Max Best (corporate director); Stephanie Queen (corporate director); Angela Hinnegan (corporate officer); Barb Belloumini (corporate director); Silverio Mattero (corporate director).
  • CMS’s Provider of Services file records no change of ownership.
  • No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
  • No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
Source:

CMS, Hospital All Owners and Hospital Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Of the 3 hospitals CMS lists in Kenai Peninsula, 1 has an overall star rating from CMS: 1 rated 2 of 5.
  • CMS rates this one 2 of 5.
Source:

CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

2 compared
PlaceOverall star rating
Providence Seward HospitalNot given
South Peninsula HospitalNot given

What the record doesn’t say

  • CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospitals, so none are shown. The one payment cut CMS publishes for each hospital, under its Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, is shown where it applies.
  • Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
  • Most hospitals are accredited by a private organisation (The Joint Commission, DNV and others) whose routine inspections stand in for the state’s; those reports aren’t public, and QCOR holds only the state’s surveys: no inspection on record here doesn’t mean none took place.
  • QCOR says its hospital inspection data are complete only through September 17, 2026, while it moves to a new system.
  • CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
  • In its September 2026 release CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for death and readmission rates, though it gives the rates.

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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