NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU)

NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) holds a 4 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, above the Florida average of 3.2, as a nursing home in Chipley, Florida, with 1 deficiency recorded at its most recent logged inspection in July 2025.

nursing home in Chipley, Florida

8504157400

Ratings

CMS 4/5 stars

• Health inspections: 5/5
• Staffing: 1/5
• Quality measures: 4/5

Estimated cost

Estimated $3,800–$6,200/month

About NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU)

NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) is a for profit - corporation nursing home in Chipley, Florida.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, below the Chipley average of 4.5, above the Florida average of 3.2.

Its strongest reported domain is health inspections at 5 out of 5, and its weakest is staffing at 1 out of 5.

State surveyors cited 1 deficiency at its most recent recorded inspection in July 2025.

How to read NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU)'s star rating

The CMS overall star rating for NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 4-star overall rating means NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) sits in the upper tier of rated providers nationally, though a strong overall score can still hide a weaker individual domain.

For NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU), CMS currently publishes 5 out of 5 for health inspections, 1 out of 5 for staffing, 4 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Florida providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.

In local context: 2 rated facilities in Chipley average 4.5 out of 5, and the Florida average is 3.2. NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) rates 4 out of 5, below that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.

What NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU)'s inspection record shows

Surveyors recorded 1 deficiency for NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) at the inspection logged in July 2025. A deficiency is a specific finding that the facility fell short of a federal requirement; each one carries a scope-and-severity grade from an isolated, no-harm issue up to immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Counts alone can mislead. A small number of low-severity, quickly corrected citations is common across the industry and is far less concerning than a single high-severity finding. Ask NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) directly for its most recent CMS Form 2567 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction that accompanied it — providers are required to make both available to the public on request.

What nursing home costs near Chipley, Florida

Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800 to $6,200 per month, a midpoint of roughly $5,000 — about $60,000 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU), and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.

Actual pricing at NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.

When you call NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU), ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.

Questions to ask NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) on a tour

These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Chipley providers is more revealing than any single visit.

• Your CMS overall rating is 4 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
• CMS reports 1 out of 5 for staffing here — how is that being addressed?
• Can I see the Form 2567 covering the 1 recorded deficiency and your plan of correction?
• What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
• What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
• How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
• Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?

How to verify this information about NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU)

Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the Florida licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU); and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Chipley.

Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Chipley will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.

NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) — questions families ask

How does Medicare rate NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU)?

NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.2.

How does NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) compare to other Chipley facilities?

Across 2 rated facilities in Chipley, the average CMS overall rating is 4.5 out of 5. NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) rates 4 out of 5, below that local average.

What are NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU)'s CMS domain scores?

CMS reports health inspections 5 out of 5, staffing 1 out of 5, quality measures 4 out of 5 for NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU).

What did NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU)'s most recent inspection find?

1 deficiency was recorded at the inspection logged in July 2025. Deficiency records come from CMS and may lag the facility's current conditions.

Who operates NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU)?

NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) is operated as a for profit - corporation nursing home.

What does nursing home cost near Chipley, Florida?

Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800–$6,200 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) — pricing varies by care level and room type.

Where is NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) located?

NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) is at 1360 BRICKYARD RD. You can reach the facility directly at 8504157400.

Nearby facilities in Chipley

• WASHINGTON REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER