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HomeAlaskaUtuqqanaat Inaat

Utuqqanaat Inaat

436 Mission Street, Kotzebue, AK 997529074423321WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(1 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
18
certified

How Utuqqanaat Inaat Compares in Alaska

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Alaska. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
AK average
3.5/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
AK average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
AK average
4.5/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
7.61 hrs/day
AK average
6.69 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.96 hrs/day
AK average
2.08 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
73.7%
AK average
48.3%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Alaska average of 3.5/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Alaska average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 7.61 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 6.69.
Reported RN time is 0.96 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 2.08.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 25, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 13, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$34,383/mo
Alaska median
Private Room
$40,360/mo
Alaska median
Northwest Arctic County 65+
607
7.9% of county
County Population
7,682
Northwest Arctic County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Utuqqanaat Inaat is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kotzebue, Alaska with 18 certified beds. It has been operating since 2012. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
18
Avg Residents/Day
17
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 15, 2012
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Northwest Arctic
Last Inspection
Nov 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
22.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide5.12 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.53 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.96 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing7.61 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total7.16 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
73.7%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Utuqqanaat Inaat and nearby alternatives.

All Alaska facilities
Utuqqanaat Inaat
Kotzebue, AKCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Quyanna Care Center
Nome, AK183.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home
Bethel, AK422.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $10,117
Denali Center
Fairbanks, AK441.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $10,358
Maple Springs of Wasilla
Wasilla, AK538.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Maple Springs of Palmer
Palmer, AK543.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $46,594
Polaris Transitional Care
Anchorage, AK549.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $109,382
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Utuqqanaat Inaat
Kotzebue, AK · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Quyanna Care Center
Nome, AK
183.4 mi5/54/5N/ANone recorded
Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home
Bethel, AK
422.8 mi3/53/54/5$10,117
Denali Center
Fairbanks, AK
441.9 mi3/52/54/5$10,358
Maple Springs of Wasilla
Wasilla, AK
538.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Maple Springs of Palmer
Palmer, AK
543.0 mi1/51/54/5$46,594
Polaris Transitional Care
Anchorage, AK
549.5 mi3/52/54/5$109,382

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Utuqqanaat Inaat?▾
Utuqqanaat Inaat has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Utuqqanaat Inaat cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Alaska is $34,383/month for a semi-private room and $40,360/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Utuqqanaat Inaat participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Utuqqanaat Inaat had any health inspection violations?▾
Utuqqanaat Inaat had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 13, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Utuqqanaat Inaat?▾
Utuqqanaat Inaat provides 7.61 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours, 1.53 LPN hours, and 5.12 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 73.7%.
How many beds does Utuqqanaat Inaat have?▾
Utuqqanaat Inaat has 18 certified beds with an average of 17 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Utuqqanaat Inaat?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Alaska. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Utuqqanaat Inaat?▾
On Google Maps, Utuqqanaat Inaat has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.