CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) is a 4-star Medicare certified nursing home in Chipley, Florida with 34 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
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.
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFCH, INC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Dec 21, 2012 |
| KOZAR, MICHAEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 4, 2016 |
| LISENBY, STEVEN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 21, 2020 |
| SMEDRA, IRA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Dec 21, 2012 |
| KOZAR, MICHAEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 4, 2016 |
| CLEMMONS, JAMES | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 10, 2023 |
| KOZAR, MICHAEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 16, 2025 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Northwest Florida Community Hospital (snu) and nearby alternatives.
Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.