Utuqqanaat Inaat
Kotzebue, AK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 025035) · 18 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (907) 442-3321 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Utuqqanaat Inaat has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Alaska state average of 3.45. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Utuqqanaat Inaat reports total nurse hours of 7.61 per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.7 percent.
Utuqqanaat Inaat has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
About this facility
Utuqqanaat Inaat is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Kotzebue, Alaska, located in Northwest Arctic county. First approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on March 15, 2012, the facility is certified for 18 beds and reports an average of 17.0 residents, indicating a small, near-capacity operation.
According to CMS Care Compare, Utuqqanaat Inaat holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Alaska state average of 3.45. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measures (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 5. This combination reflects strong performance in most CMS-assessed categories, with quality measures somewhat lower relative to the other domains.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 7.61, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.7%, a figure families may wish to consider alongside the staffing star rating.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS also reports 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for Utuqqanaat Inaat. There is no chain affiliation noted in the data, and CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Utuqqanaat Inaat has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alaska state average of 3.45.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 7.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 73.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Utuqqanaat Inaat is certified for 18 beds and reports an average of 17.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 15, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (5 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9074423321 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover touring details; contact the facility at 9074423321 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/025035?state=AK.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.