Northgate Care Center

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How Northgate Care Center Compares

Northgate Care Center is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waukon, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.0%) is above the Iowa average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Waukon, the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.6% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
• Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (30% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (40% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.0% — better than the Iowa average of 21.6% (26% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Waukon

Waukon sits in Allamakee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

3,111 (22.6%)

Median age

44.2 years

Median household income

$55,523

Median home value

$133,400

Demographics for Allamakee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waukon.

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