Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu)
Chipley, FL · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 106055) · 34 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (850) 415-7400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (SNU) has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above Florida's state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 stars, but its staffing rating is just 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS gives Northwest Florida Community Hospital (SNU) a staffing rating of just 1 out of 5 stars. Specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, and nursing staff turnover percentage have not been reported in this data, so contact the facility or check Medicare Care Compare for those details.
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (SNU) has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (SNU) is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Chipley, Washington County, Florida, with 34 certified beds and an average daily census of 32 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and accepts Medicare. CMS records do not list this facility as part of a multi-facility chain, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 1 out of 5. The low staffing star indicates nurse staffing levels reported to CMS fall well below the norm, though the data provided here does not include specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or nursing staff turnover percentage figures.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Families considering this facility for a parent should note the strong health inspection and overall scores alongside the notably low staffing rating, and are encouraged to review the full inspection and staffing history directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Florida's state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS gives it a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars; specific nurse hours and turnover figures were not provided in this data, so call the facility at 8504157400 or check Medicare Care Compare.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 34 certified beds with an average daily census of 32 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 6, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 4, 5, 3, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8504157400 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8504157400 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106055?state=FL.
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.