The Vardell Report.Utuqqanaat Inaat

Across 4 inspections from February 2023 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 17 findings at Utuqqanaat Inaat; 8 have a recorded correction and 9 await one; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

4

2023–2026, complaint and standard

Findings

17

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

8

Of 17 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

0

No fines or payment denials in the window

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Jul 292026

   Complaint investigation

   9 findings

   • F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Nov 132025

   Standard health inspection

   2 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2025
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Apr 252024

   Standard health inspection

   3 findings

   • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024
   • F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 31, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Feb 22023

   Standard health inspection

   3 findings

   • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 2, 2023
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 2, 2023
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 2, 2023

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F880 in February 2023 and November 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23242526F880 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Citation F553, No Recorded Correction

   F553 was cited in July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   23242526F553 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation F563, No Recorded Correction

   F563 was cited in July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   23242526F563 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation F572, No Recorded Correction

   F572 was cited in July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   23242526F572 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Citation F582, No Recorded Correction

   F582 was cited in July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   23242526F582 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Reporting Suspected Abuse, No Recorded Correction

   F609 was cited in July 2026. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   23242526F609 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Investigating Alleged Violations, No Recorded Correction

   F610 was cited in July 2026. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   23242526F610 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Citation F627, No Recorded Correction

   F627 was cited in July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   23242526F627 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Citation F628, No Recorded Correction

   F628 was cited in July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   23242526F628 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Care Plans, No Recorded Correction

    F656 was cited in February 2023, April 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    23242526F656 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

   Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

2. 02

   What changed after F553 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F553: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

3. 03

   What changed after F563 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F563: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level F. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

4. 04

   What changed after F572 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F572: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

5. 05

   What changed after F582 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F582: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

6. 06

   How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?

   Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level F. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

7. 07

   When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?

   Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

8. 08

   What changed after F627 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F627: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

9. 09

   What changed after F628 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F628: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level F. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

10. 10

    How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

    Care Plans: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D. The July 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

11. 11

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

12. 12

    Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

    CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts February 2, 2023; anything earlier is not in it.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Alaska state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Alaska state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 2, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Alaska state survey agency

  Inspection Apr 25, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Alaska state survey agency

  Inspection Nov 13, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Alaska state survey agency

  Inspection Jul 29, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 025035

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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