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UTUQQANAAT INAAT

KOTZEBUE, AK · Medicare-certified · 18 beds

In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall

UTUQQANAAT INAAT in Kotzebue, AK has a 3-star overall rating, with strong staffing (5/5; 7.61 hours per resident per day vs. the 4.1 federal benchmark), but a lower health inspection rating of 2/5 and no fines in the last 24 months. Recent inspection citations involved resident visitation rights, reporting suspected abuse/neglect/theft, and required documentation/notifications.

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Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

7.6101 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 7.6101.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.96
Licensed practical nurses
1.53
Nurse aides
5.12
Weekend nursing
7.16

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 74%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

—34.6%—

Residents with a fall causing major injury

—13.8%—

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

—0%—

Residents with a urinary tract infection

—0%—

Residents who lost too much weight

—0%—

Residents who were physically restrained

—0%—

Residents needing more help with daily activities

—26.2%—

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

—29.7%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

—3.1%—

Residents with a long-term catheter

—0%—

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

—17%—

Residents with depressive symptoms

—0%—

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—100%—

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to honor a resident’s right to receive visitors of their choosing at the time they wanted. Cited July 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 563 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F

The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited July 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited July 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
17 residents on an average day (94% of 18 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 14 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.