Best Nursing Homes in Kotzebue, AK, Graded A–F
All 1 graded Medicare-certified nursing homes in Kotzebue, AK, scored from CMS Care Compare — nurse staffing, health inspections, quality measures and penalties — against Alaska peers of the same size. Grades are computed, never edited, and every input is shown on the facility page.
CMS data as of Aug 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026Grade distribution — Kotzebue, AK
A0
B0
C1
D0
F0
1 facilitiesgraded in Kotzebue, AK · 0 earned an A
All Alaska
Anchorage (3)Bethel (1)Cordova (1)Fairbanks (1)Homer (1)Juneau (1)Ketchikan (1)Kodiak (1)Nome (1)
Highest in Kotzebue, AK 1
Utuqqanaat Inaat - Kotzebue, AK · 18 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 7.6 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Alaska
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
CScore 46 · AverageSee Full Grade
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Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic County
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How we grade nursing homes
What data goes into a grade?
CMS Care Compare: Nurse staffing (30), Health inspections (30), Quality measures (25), Penalties (15). Each metric is percentile-ranked against Alaska facilities in the same size band; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Facilities with under 60% of data are shown as "Not graded".
Can a facility pay to improve its grade?
No. Grades are computed from public data and have no editable field. Nothing on this page is sponsored.
Is a grade a substitute for visiting?
No. Use it to shortlist, then visit, ask for the latest inspection report, and talk to residents' families.