Nursing homes in Kotzebue, AK
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Kotzebue, part of the Northwest Arctic area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Kotzebue, Alaska, and the surrounding Northwest Arctic region have access to high-quality long-term care options within the 99752 ZIP code. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, the city is home to one skilled nursing facility, Utuqqanaat Inaat. This location maintains a perfect 5-star overall rating, reflecting the current average performance for nursing homes in Kotzebue based on federal quality benchmarks and rigorous standards.
Rating distribution
avg 5★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Kotzebue
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Kotzebue
- All homes in Kotzebue score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Kotzebue
| UTUQQANAAT INAAT Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Best by sub-rating in Kotzebue
Best for staffing
- 1.UTUQQANAAT INAAT5★
Best for experience
- 1.UTUQQANAAT INAAT0★
Best for compliance
- 1.UTUQQANAAT INAAT4★
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.