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Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu)
1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL 32428 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 106055
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★☆ 4 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 6 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 0 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 8
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- July 2, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.3 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 This facility did not submit staffing data. | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | Not published Not enough data available to calculate a star rating. | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | July 2, 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | September 24, 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 5 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
6 health citations across 3 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
July 2, 2025: 1 citation (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/25/2026 |
September 24, 2024: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/17/2024 |
| D | F-0578 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/17/2024 |
October 5, 2023: 3 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/27/2023 |
| D | F-0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/26/2023 |
| D | F-0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/26/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations across 1 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2023 | D | K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/14/2023 |
| 10/05/2023 | D | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/14/2023 |
| 10/05/2023 | D | K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/14/2023 |
| 10/05/2023 | D | K-0371 | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/14/2023 |
| 10/05/2023 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/14/2023 |
| 10/05/2023 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/14/2023 |
| 10/05/2023 | D | E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/14/2023 |
| 10/05/2023 | D | E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/14/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | This facility did not submit staffing data. | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | This facility did not submit staffing data. | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | This facility did not submit staffing data. | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | This facility did not submit staffing data. | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | This facility did not submit staffing data. | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | This facility did not submit staffing data. | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | Staffing data not submitted or invalid for calculating turnover. | 41.4 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | Staffing data not submitted or invalid for calculating turnover. | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | Staffing data not submitted or invalid for calculating turnover. | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Northwest Florida Healthcare, INC.
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Not published
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 34
- Average residents per day
- 32
- Participates in
- Medicare
- Located inside a hospital
- Yes
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Both
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- March 6, 2003
- County/parish
- Washington
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
7 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFCH, INC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KOZAR, MICHAEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LISENBY, STEVEN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SMEDRA, IRA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KOZAR, MICHAEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CLEMMONS, JAMES | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KOZAR, MICHAEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu). Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- AHCA licensed health care facility complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.