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Nursing homes in Northwest Arctic County, Alaska
There are 1 certified nursing home in Northwest Arctic County, Alaska, with 18 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (20%). Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies over three cycles, 44.4 per 100 beds against 62.3 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Northwest Arctic County | Alaska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 20 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 20% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 44.4 | 62.3 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 7.6 | 6.8 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $641K | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utuqqanaat Inaat | Kotzebue | 18 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 44.4 | — | 13 Nov 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 2 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 1 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 1 |
| F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Northwest Arctic County, Alaska?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 18 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Northwest Arctic County have the highest CMS ratings?
Utuqqanaat Inaat (5 stars)
How do Northwest Arctic County nursing homes compare with Alaska?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 20% statewide; citations run at 44.4 per 100 beds against 62.3 statewide.