Northgate Plaza
Irving, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675967) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $49,730
Phone: (972) 255-4460 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northgate Plaza has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Northgate Plaza reports total nurse staffing of 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.1%.
Northgate Plaza has 1 federal fine on record totaling $49,730.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Northgate Plaza is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Irving, Texas (Dallas County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 21, 2003. The facility is certified for 120 beds and had an average daily census of 59.0 residents at the time of the CMS data.
According to CMS Care Compare, Northgate Plaza holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. The facility's health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its staffing rating is 1 out of 5, and its quality measure rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing totals 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $49,730.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
Northgate Plaza is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 out of 5. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects a specific CMS data snapshot and ratings can change over time.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northgate Plaza has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Northgate Plaza is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 66.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $49,730.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Northgate Plaza is certified for 120 beds and had an average daily census of 59.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Northgate Plaza is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 21, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Northgate Plaza scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9722554460 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9722554460 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Northgate Plaza at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675967?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.