Alaska ranks high nationally for nursing homes deficiencies, but why?

So far this year, 10 nursing homes in Alaska have been cited more than 100 times for health or safety shortfalls, according to state and federal inspection reports.
The state has some of the highest rates of nursing home deficiencies in the nation, according to ProPublica, an investigative reporting outlet. But Alaska inspectors say context is important.
Listen NowAlaska nursing homes are inspected on the state and federal level annually to make sure they’re meeting regulations.
Brenda Vin