Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu)
1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL 32428
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu) is a nursing home in Chipley, Florida. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (850) 415-7400
- Last standard health inspection
- July 2, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 34
- Residents per day, on average
- 32.4
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Northwest Florida Healthcare, INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Florida average (6 vs 20).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.1 to 1.4 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 2, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2026.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.3 to 3.7 hours per resident per day.
2 citations
Health inspection on September 24, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2024.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on October 5, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.
Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2023.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 5, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0020. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2023.
Citation E0025. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2023.
Citation K0371. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2023.
Citation K0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- NFCH, INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 12/21/2012
- KOZAR, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/04/2016
Questions
When was Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu) last inspected?
CMS lists July 2, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu) have?
CMS lists 6 health citations since October 5, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu) been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu)?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu) a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.