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Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu)

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL 3242834 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.9/5

based on 7 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Choosing Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

7 reviews on Google
[MISMATCH] Google reviews appear to be for a hospital emergency room, not this facility. Review data may be inaccurate.

Rating Trends

2341.02018(1)5.02019(1)2.02020(1)5.02021(2)1.02024(2)1.02026(1)

Distribution · 8 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a high health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you follow to ensure the facility stays so clean and safe for residents?
  • 2Since the facility has a smaller, intimate capacity of 34 residents, how does that help you provide personalized attention to each person's needs?
  • 3What steps is the team currently taking to ensure there are enough staff members available to support the residents during every shift?
  • 4Could you tell us about the daily activities or social events planned to keep the residents engaged and connected with each other?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific process for getting immediate care or contacting the family?
  • 6I noticed the facility is very responsive to feedback; how do you typically incorporate suggestions from families into the care plan?

Personalized based on this facility's data

Source: 7 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.49hrs
66%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.44hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
100%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
100%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility48.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
48.7%
US
15.5%
FL
8.7%
Washington
16.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.0%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Washington
7.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.7%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Washington
19.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.4%
Better than Avg
Here
5.4%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Washington
14.5%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Washington
94.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.3%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Washington
20.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (7.3)

Northwest Florida Community Hospital shows a mixed pattern with 14 deficiencies across three surveys, but most issues appear corrected with improvement over time. The facility had significant fire safety and emergency preparedness problems in 2023, followed by isolated issues with resident rights and medication labeling in 2024, and a recent food safety concern in 2025. While the decreasing frequency suggests better compliance, families should inquire about current food handling practices and verify that previous safety corrections remain in place.

Jul 2, 2025Routine
1
0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Sep 24, 2024Routine
2
0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Oct 5, 2023Routine
11
0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0020Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

0025Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0371Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu)

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Nfch, INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Kozar, MichaelOfficer / DirectorLisenby, StevenOfficer / DirectorSmedra, IraOfficer / DirectorKozar, MichaelManagerClemmons, JamesAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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