436 Mission Street, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Call Utuqqanaat Inaat directly(907) 442-3321Utuqqanaat Inaat is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Kotzebue, Alaska. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 8.41 hours per resident per day, above the Alaska average of 7.00. Its most recent inspection on Nov 13, 2025 cited 2 deficiencies.
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
This facility vs. the Alaska and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Alaska avg | National avg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 8.41 | 7.00 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.84 | 2.15 | 0.68 | below avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 5.75 | 4.17 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 72.7% | 46.8% | 46.4% | above avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 2.0 | 10.2 | 9.5 | below avg |
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
436 Mission Street
Kotzebue, AK 99752
025035
Non profit - Corporation
18
15.6
Medicare and Medicaid
2012-03-15
Rural
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CMS gives Utuqqanaat Inaat an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Utuqqanaat Inaat reports 8.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Alaska average of 7.00.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 2 deficiencies.
Utuqqanaat Inaat is certified for 18 beds.
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (907) 442-3321. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
