UTUQQANAAT INAAT

Utuqqanaat Inaat is a long-term care facility located at 436 Mission Street in Kotzebue, Alaska, within Northwest Arctic County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. With 18 certified beds, it is among the smaller nursing care facilities in the state, serving a remote community in northwestern Alaska. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Utuqqanaat Inaat received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, a staffing rating of 5 out of 5, and a quality measure rating of 3 out of 5. These ratings reflect performance across distinct categories and are updated periodically based on CMS data collection cycles. The staffing rating of 5 stars indicates staffing levels that compare favorably to national benchmarks, while the quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Utuqqanaat Inaat accepts residents covered under both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is administered through the State of Alaska and is generally available to residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage should contact the facility directly or consult with Alaska's Medicaid program for current enrollment and benefit details. When compared to national averages, Utuqqanaat Inaat performs above the overall benchmark of 3.0 stars with its rating of 5. Its health inspection rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national average, and its staffing rating of 5 stars represents strong performance in that category. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms. Given its location in Kotzebue, a remote community above the Arctic Circle, the facility serves a geographically isolated population with limited access to alternative care options. The 18-bed capacity reflects the scale of care appropriate to the local community it serves.