Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu)
1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL 32428 · Washington County · (850) 415-7400
34 certified beds, about 32 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare since 2003
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 106055 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 2, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since October 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 6 health citations on file.
July 2, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
September 24, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to have accurate Advance Directive information on the medical chart for 2 of 4 residents sampled (Resident #19 and #23).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to store and discard medications properly for 3 of 20 patients observed. (Resident #8, #19, and #15)
October 5, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on resident record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to refer a resident with a diagnosis of Dementia and a serious mental disorder for a PASRR (pre-admission screening and resident review) Level II evaluation for 1 of 2 sampled residents reviewed for PASRR. (Resident #16)
- D Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to provide behavior health services to maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well being for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for behavior services. (Resident #8)
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to maintain medical records by not including psychiatric visit records and psychiatric progress notes within the medical record for 2 of 2 residents reviewed. (Residents #8 and #12)
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 8 on October 5, 2023.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- D Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- D Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | not reported | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | not reported | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | not reported | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | not reported | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | not reported | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS note on this home's staffing data: This facility did not submit staffing data.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In October to December 2025, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.74 on weekdays and 3.67 on weekends, 23% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 1.39 in April to June 2025 to 4.44 in October to December 2025.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.44 | 0.49 | 4.74 | 3.67 | 4.6% | 2 of 92 | 33 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.79 | 0.41 | 3.02 | 2.22 | 1.7% | 1 of 92 | 33 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 1.39 | 0.54 | 1.46 | 1.21 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 33 |
| United States, Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.76 | 0.62 | 3.93 | 3.34 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.79 | 0.70 | 3.91 | 3.46 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.8 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 48.7 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: NORTHWEST FLORIDA HEALTHCARE, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nfch, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 12/21/2012 |
| Kozar, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/04/2016 | |
| Lisenby, Steven | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/21/2020 | |
| Smedra, Ira | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/21/2012 | |
| Kozar, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/04/2016 | |
| Clemmons, James | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/10/2023 | |
| Kozar, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/16/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 5, 2023: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 2, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 24, 2024: "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."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 24, 2024: "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."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Chipley, 0.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center Bonifay, 8.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Graceville Rehabilitation by Harborview Graceville, 14 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Marianna, 18.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Chipola Health and Rehabilitation Center Marianna, 18.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Courtyard Rehabilitation by Harborview Marianna, 21.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Hartford Health Care Hartford, 24.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 5 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Florida. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu)'s Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on July 2, 2025. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu)?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers. Legal business name: NORTHWEST FLORIDA HEALTHCARE, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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