Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu)
1360 Brickyard Rd · Chipley, FL · 32428 · 8504157400
34 certified beds For profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
100% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 100% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024
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 October 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024
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 October 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 106055 · certified since March 6, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.