Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-10 · Fire 2025-04-10
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Willits, CA
Northbrook Healthcare Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $12,545 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
64 Northbrook Way, Willits, CA
(707) 459-5592
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
70
Certified beds
Average residents
38
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1973-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
329 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.44
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.55
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.99
All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.44
RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.65
Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.36
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.03
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.45
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.05
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.35
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
25%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
999
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
61.19
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0163
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.74
Baseline 19.85% · Performance 18.77% · Measure score 5.74 · Achievement 5.74 · Improvement 3.31
Healthcare-associated infections
6.98
Baseline 7.39% · Performance 5.75% · Measure score 6.98 · Achievement 6.98 · Improvement 6.35
Total nurse turnover
7.66
Baseline 55.56% · Performance 32.35% · Measure score 7.66 · Achievement 7.66 · Improvement 7.06
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.1
Baseline 5.34 hours · Performance 4.24 hours · Measure score 4.1 · Achievement 4.1 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.01% |
10.72%
0.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 85 · Observed rate 7.06% · Lower 95% interval 6.92% |
| Discharge to community | 55.63% |
50.57%
5.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 80 · Observed rate 56.25% · Lower 95% interval 45.98% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.96 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 69 · Denominator 69 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.45% |
0.77%
0.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 69 |
| Discharge self-care score | 69.09% |
53.69%
15.4 pts better
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 55 |
| Discharge mobility score | 41.82% |
50.94%
9.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 55 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.9% |
2.29%
0.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 69 · Adjusted rate 3.88% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.75% |
7.12%
1.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 65 · Observed rate 1.54% · Lower 95% interval 3.25% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 7.41% |
8.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 54 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 77.14% |
42%
35.1 pts better
|
Numerator 54 · Denominator 70 |
| Discharge function score | 60% |
56.45%
3.5 pts better
|
Numerator 33 · Denominator 55 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 98.18% |
96.28%
1.9 pts better
|
Numerator 54 · Denominator 55 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 27.03% |
25.2%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 37 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.2 |
2.3
2.1 pts better
|
1.9
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.2 · Observed 0.1 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.6
1 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
98.5%
1.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.3% |
98.2%
1.9 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.9% |
1.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 12.5% |
6.8%
5.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.5% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 28.6% · 4Q avg 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.9% |
4.1%
0.2 pts better
|
5.4%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.6% |
13.7%
0.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.8% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 12.0% · Q4 15.4% · 4Q avg 14.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 22.4% |
14.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
5.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 18.2% · Q4 21.7% · 4Q avg 22.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.7% |
11.0%
5.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.9% · Q2 17.9% · Q3 11.6% · Q4 24.5% · 4Q avg 16.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.7% |
10.7%
2 pts better
|
14.9%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 12.0% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 8.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.0%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 16.4% |
10.9%
5.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 25.1% · Q3 29.0% · Q4 6.3% · 4Q avg 16.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.0% |
4.7%
3.7 pts better
|
5.1%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.0%
6 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.8% |
11.2%
3.4 pts better
|
12.0%
4.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.8% · Observed 6.7% · Expected 9.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.3% |
1.5%
0.2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 69.2% |
93.2%
24 pts worse
|
79.7%
10.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 69.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 5.9% |
23.2%
17.3 pts better
|
23.9%
18 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.9% · Observed 5.0% · Expected 20.2% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-03-27 · Fire 2023-03-27
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-08-30 · Fire 2019-08-30
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-04-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-04-21
C · Minimal harm
2025-04-10
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-05-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2019-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-29
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-05-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-02
G · Actual harm
2025-03-05
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-03-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2023-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2023-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2023-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-27
F847 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2023-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-10-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2019-10-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-10-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2019-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2019-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2019-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-30
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2019-10-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$9,295
2025-03-05
Fine
Fine · fine $9,295
Fine
$3,250
2023-03-27
Fine
Fine · fine $3,250
Fine
Ownership
Flagstone Healthcare North LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
The Ensign Group Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Burnam, Soon
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gamble, Shawndee
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Keetch, Chad
Corporate Officer · Individual
Rao, Seema
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Twomagnets LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Willits, Adam
Corporate Officer · Individual
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