Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

UTUQQANAAT INAAT

436 MISSION STREET, Kotzebue, AK 99752

5.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Corporation
18 Certified Beds
97 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Antipsychotic Medication Use 34.55%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 10.45%

Lower is better

How UTUQQANAAT INAAT Compares

UTUQQANAAT INAAT is a 18-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Kotzebue, Alaska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alaska average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (10.4%) is above the Alaska average of 2.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 18 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Alaska average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 34.5% — worse than the Alaska average of 18.5% (86% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 10.4% — worse than the Alaska average of 2.9% (262% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Alaska average of 7.3% (100% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alaska averages across 20 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask UTUQQANAAT INAAT

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing UTUQQANAAT INAAT with other nursing homes in Kotzebue.

What keeps UTUQQANAAT INAAT's health inspections rating strong?

This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What is UTUQQANAAT INAAT doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 34.5% here versus 18.5% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is UTUQQANAAT INAAT doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 10.4% here versus 2.9% across Alaska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at UTUQQANAAT INAAT?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at UTUQQANAAT INAAT?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Kotzebue

Kotzebue sits in Northwest Arctic Borough, where adults 65 and older make up about 7.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Alaska as a whole (11.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+
593 (7.7%)
Median age
28.5 years
Median household income
$63,750
Median home value
$125,800

Demographics for Northwest Arctic Borough from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kotzebue.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 025035
County Northwest Arctic
Total Beds 18
Occupied Beds 15
Occupancy Rate 82%
Ownership Non profit - Corporation

Location

436 MISSION STREET, Kotzebue, AK 99752

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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