UTUQQANAAT INAAT
436 MISSION STREET, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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
Lower is better
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.
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