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

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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

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.44

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.55

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.65

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

25%

Annual nurse turnover

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

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)

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

100% 9 facilities 2001-11-15
The Ensign Group Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 209 facilities 2001-11-15
Burnam, Soon

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 323 facilities 2006-01-30
Gamble, Shawndee

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2001-11-15
Keetch, Chad

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 176 facilities 2011-03-01
Rao, Seema

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-04-01
Twomagnets LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 28 facilities 2002-08-01
Willits, Adam

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 69 facilities 2024-09-09

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