Panama City, FL · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Panama City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,240–$11,960/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingCMS verified
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu)
1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL 32428 · Washington County
87
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (33 of 34 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Chipley's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Chipley, FL, with 34 certified beds and an average of about 33 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.44 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.49 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 100%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.44 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •High staff turnover (100%)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Chipley for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 34
- Avg. residents/day
- 33
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 106055
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,240–$11,960/mo (median $10,300) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Panama City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.44
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.49
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 100%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 1
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-07-02
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (6 citations on record — showing the latest 6). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-07-02Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-09-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2024-09-24Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2023-10-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2023-10-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
2023-10-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu)
How much does Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) cost?
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Chipley, FL area typically runs $9,240–$11,960 per month (median $10,300, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu)'s Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu)?
Staff provide about 4.44 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 100% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu)?
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) has 6 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-02). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) have availability?
Typically 96% full (33 of 34 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) offer?
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) in Chipley, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 34 beds.
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