Utuqqanaat Inaat
436 Mission Street, Kotzebue, AK 99752 · (907) 442-3321
Non profit - Corporation · 18 certified beds
Utuqqanaat Inaat has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 2 citations (the Alaska average is 9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 13, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 13, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 13, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.July 29, 2026 · F0553 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.July 29, 2026 · F0563 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.July 29, 2026 · F0572 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.July 29, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 29, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 29, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.July 29, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.July 29, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 29, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 13, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Alaska average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 7.61 | 6.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.96 | 2.12 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.53 | 0.70 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 5.12 | 4.06 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 73.7% | 50.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 18 |
| Average residents per day | 17 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Denali Center Fairbanks · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Quyanna Care Center Nome · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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