Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-02 · Fire 2025-07-02
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Chipley, FL
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu)
4-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies
1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL
(850) 415-7400
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
34
Certified beds
Average residents
33
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2003-03-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Hospital-based
Yes
CMS reports the provider resides in a hospital
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.41
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.84
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.79 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.54
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.34 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.79
All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.25
RN + LPN hours · state 1.52 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.22
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.44
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.47
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.23
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.18
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
100%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
356
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
72.15
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0234
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
9.46
Baseline 44.44% · Performance 25.00% · Measure score 9.46 · Achievement 9.46 · Improvement 9
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.97
Baseline 5.70 hours · Performance 4.49 hours · Measure score 4.97 · Achievement 4.97 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 8 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 4 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 6 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 3.92% |
8.2%
4.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 51 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 25.45% |
42%
16.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 55 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.1
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.8 |
1.2
1.6 pts worse
|
1.8
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.8 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.8%
2.2 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 | 100.0% |
99.2%
0.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.6% |
2.6%
1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 19.5% |
3.7%
15.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
8.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 20.0% · Q4 25.8% · 4Q avg 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.0% |
5.9%
3.9 pts better
|
5.4%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 30.7% |
15.7%
15 pts worse
|
19.6%
11.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.3% · Q2 29.2% · Q3 30.8% · Q4 29.6% · 4Q avg 30.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 45.0% |
9.8%
35.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
28.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 42.9% · Q4 42.9% · 4Q avg 45.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
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 | 7.2% |
11.7%
4.5 pts better
|
16.3%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 7.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.8% |
9.8%
2 pts better
|
14.9%
7.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.0% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 8.0% · 4Q avg 7.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 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 | 7.3% |
0.8%
6.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
5.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.7% · Q2 6.7% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 9.7% · 4Q avg 7.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 16.8% |
12.5%
4.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.6% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 17.8% · Q4 17.8% · 4Q avg 16.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 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 short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.3%
5.7 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-09-24 · Fire 2024-09-24
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-10-05 · Fire 2023-10-05
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2023-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2023-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K371 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2023-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-11-14
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-02
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 2025-07-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-24
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-10-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-24
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 2024-10-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-10-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2023-10-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
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 2023-10-27
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Nfch, Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Kozar, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kozar, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lisenby, Steven
Corporate Officer · Individual
Smedra, Ira
Corporate Officer · Individual
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