Long Term Care - Maniilaq Association
Long-Term Care • Kotzebue, AK • Since 1966
About
Summary: - Maniilaq Association is a nonprofit tribally-operated health and social services organization serving the Northwest Arctic Borough and Point Hope (North Slope community). - It is the largest employer in the region, with multiple offices (Kotzebue and others) and over 500 employees. - Services cover health, tribal, and social services for about 8,000+ residents across a large geographic area. - The organization is active in healthcare administration and long-term care initiatives within its service area, headquartered in Kotzebue, Alaska. - Contact/locations: Kotzebue, AK (3 offices nationwide within the United States), main address and phone/email channels available via maniilaq.org. If you’re specifically looking for Long Term Care (LTC) details: Maniilaq operates LTC-related services under its health and social services umbrella in Kotzebue and surrounding communities, as part of its mission as a tribally-operated health system. For exact programs, facilities, admissions, and contact points, refer to Maniilaq’s LTC or patient/human resources contacts on maniilaq.org or reach out to their LTC-administration communications.
Clinic Type
Long-Term Care
Address
Maniilaq Health Center, Utuqqanaat Inaat (Elders residence)
Phone
+1-907-442-7975
patient.advocacy@maniilaq.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Medicare/Medicaid Facility Data: The facility reports 0 substantiated complaints, 0 fines, and 0 penalties, according to Medicare/Medicaid tracking data. (Not publicly available)
Patients praise
- Home-like environment focused on love, connection, and cultural tradition
- Incorporates traditional values and food (e.g., hunter support program) into daily life
- Low resident-to-staff ratios compared to other regions
- Staff dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for elders
Common complaints
- Limited housing options for staff (specifically CNAs) can make recruitment challenging
"Nestled in the heart of Kotzebue, Utuqqanaat Inaat, Maniilaq's Long-Term Care Facility, is more than just a care center for elders. It is a home, a family and a community where love, connection and cultural tradition thrive."
— Senior Voice (Feb 2025)"I've had 40 patients assigned to myself and just one aide before in the lower 48... Here, it's about four residents per staff member. It's a world of difference."
— Senior Voice (Feb 2025) - Employee perspectiveSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Employee Spotlight: Gil Leask, General Manager — Dec 10, 2025
- $132M tribal health workforce housing project closes financing — Mar 19, 2026
- Public Finance Authority Approves Up to $250M in Bond Financing for Maniilaq Association Employee Housing Facility in Kotzebue, Alaska | Public Finance Authority — Mar 31, 2026
- A $132 Million Workforce Housing Project Could Change How Indian Country Staffs Its Hospitals - Ellsworth — Mar 20, 2026
- IHS launches tribal long-term care construction initiative with three projects — May 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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