Homer Medical Center - South Peninsula Hospital
Pediatrics • Homer, AK
About
Homer Medical Center is part of South Peninsula Hospital (SPH), a nonprofit healthcare system based in Homer, Alaska. SPH operates a 22-bed acute care unit and an attached 28-bed long-term care facility, with ongoing service expansion and state-of-the-art technology. Highlights: - Location: 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK 99603 (HQ overlooking Kachemak Bay and Kenai Mountains) - Affiliation: South Peninsula Hospital (nonprofit, private ownership) - Capacity: 22-bed acute care; 28-bed long-term care - Employment & finances: ~103 employees; around $10 million annual revenue - Services: Broad hospital and health services typical of a critical access facility, plus wellness programs (e.g., Sunrise Medical Weight Program) - Recognition: Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital - Contact: Phone 1-907-235-8101; general email dbf@sphosp.org - Web: sphosp.org (homepage also listed as sphosp.com) If you’re specifically seeking care at Homer Medical Center within SPH, you can expect a rural Alaskan hospital setting with acute and long-term care services, supported by SPH’s broader network and community programs.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
4136 Bartlett Street, Homer, Alaska 99603
Phone
907-235-8108
quality@sphosp.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What pediatric services are offered?
We offer well-baby visits, annual well-child exams, developmental screenings, immunizations, and same-day sick visits. Annual visits are recommended after age two.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News & World Report: 4.7 / 5 (145 (HCAHPS survey))
- Healthgrades: 76% (Rating of 9 or 10)
Patients praise
- High patient recommendation rates (often exceeding 80%)
- Effective communication from medical staff in many instances
- Reliable provision of discharge information and recovery instructions
- Generally clean hospital environment
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding nurse responsiveness and wait times
- Instances of inadequate communication about new medications and potential side effects
- Variability in patient understanding of care upon discharge
- Occasional reports of poor noise control at night
"Dr. Botson put me on medication for gout with good results He is easy to talk to and takes the time to explain the different options. Good personality does not make you feel rushed.. I would highly recommend him."
— Healthgrades reviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SPH Urgent Care opens June 1 – Homer Independent Press — May 21, 2026
- Borough unanimously approves $2.1M hospital land purchase | Peninsula Clarion — Aug 23, 2025
- SPH Long Term Care Earns 2025 National Quality Award - South Peninsula Hospital — Jul 14, 2025
- Women’s health facility to host open house | Homer News — May 7, 2026
- Petersburg, Cordova, and Homer hospitals receive $100K grant to develop rural health network - KFSK — Jul 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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