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HomeIowaNorthgate Care Center

Northgate Care Center

960 4th Street NW, Waukon, IA 521725635683493
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
50
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 50 certified beds with an average of 40.9 residents per day (82% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Feb 20, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 2.80 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 23.5%

• Part of the Legacy Healthcare chain (90 facilities)

Northgate Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waukon, Iowa with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored at average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
40.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Allamakee
Last Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
42.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Sep 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.92 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.37 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.80 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.49 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
23.5%
RN Turnover
40.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (26)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
IOWA PORTFOLIO OPCO HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 15, 2024
DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/125% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization5%Aug 15, 2024
GPN FAM TR UA 042820085% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization46%Aug 15, 2024
OAKWAY OPERATIONS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization23%Aug 15, 2024
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 15, 2024
BEASLEY, KARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
BEHOUNEK, LINSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
BORCHERDING, JENNYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
BURKEN, SHERIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
FRIEDENBERG, LAURAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HEDBERG, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HENNAGER, CHRISTINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HEYING, LARINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HOUSTON, MINDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
JAEGER, KRYSTLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
LARSON, MELISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
LOVE-STEIBER, ANDREAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
MCCLURE, DOROTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
OTTERBECK, PATRICIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
RAJCHENBACH, CHAIMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SHABAT, MENACHEMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SHEAR, KILEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
VAN VEGHEL, ELIZABETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
WIERSCHEM, BOBBIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
WIKAN, LOU ANNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SHABAT, MENACHEMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Northgate Care Center?▾
Northgate Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Northgate Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Northgate Care Center had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 20, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Northgate Care Center?▾
Northgate Care Center provides 2.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, 0.51 LPN hours, and 1.92 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 23.5%.
How many beds does Northgate Care Center have?▾
Northgate Care Center has 50 certified beds with an average of 40.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Northgate Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Waukon, Iowa with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Waukon nursing homes page.

Part of Legacy Healthcare

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