NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU)
1360 BRICKYARD RD, Chipley, FL 32428
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) Compares
NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) is a 34-bed for-profit nursing facility in Chipley, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (48.7%) is above the Florida average of 8.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 34 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Chipley, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 48.7% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6% (467% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Florida average of 2.5% (69% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the Florida average of 4.5% (74% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU)
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) with other nursing homes in Chipley.
How is NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 48.7% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 34 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU)?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does NORTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (SNU) lag behind other Chipley options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Chipley
Chipley sits in Washington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,412 (17.6%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $37,260
- Median home value
- $120,800
Demographics for Washington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chipley.
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