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HomeAlaskaUtuqqanaat Inaat

Utuqqanaat Inaat

436 Mission Street, Kotzebue, AK 997529074423321
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
18
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 18 certified beds with an average of 15.6 residents per day (87% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Nov 13, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 8.41 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 72.7% (high)

Utuqqanaat Inaat is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kotzebue, Alaska with 18 certified beds. It has been operating since 2012. The facility scored above average compared to Alaska facilities.

Beds
18
Avg Residents/Day
15.6
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
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
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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 Aide5.75 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.82 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing8.41 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total7.92 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
72.7%
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Utuqqanaat Inaat?▾
Utuqqanaat Inaat has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Utuqqanaat Inaat had any health inspection violations?▾
Utuqqanaat Inaat had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 13, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Utuqqanaat Inaat?▾
Utuqqanaat Inaat provides 8.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, 1.82 LPN hours, and 5.75 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 72.7%.
How many beds does Utuqqanaat Inaat have?▾
Utuqqanaat Inaat has 18 certified beds with an average of 15.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.