Utuqqanaat Inaat
436 Mission Street · Kotzebue, AK · 99752 · 9074423321
18 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
70% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 9.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.08 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 8.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 70% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · F November 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 28, 2025 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · E November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 2, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 025035 · certified since March 15, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.