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Northgate Care Center

Average3-Star CMS Rating

960 4th Street NW, Waukon, IA 52172

50 Beds
Medicare Since 1997

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960 4th Street NW
Waukon, IA 52172

About Northgate Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

Northgate Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Waukon, IA, serving Allamakee County and the surrounding community. The facility has 50 certified beds with an average daily census of 40.4 residents.

Northgate Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1997, bringing 29 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with LEGACY HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.

The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Waukon, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating3/5 Stars
Certified Beds50
Avg. Residents/Day40.4
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilNone
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyAllamakee
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Northgate Care Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.

Health Inspection

Average

Quality Measures

Below Average

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Northgate Care Center provides 2.92 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.40 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 25.8%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 40.0%. Weekend staffing averages 2.56 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.40
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.92
Total Nurse Turnover Rate25.8%
RN Turnover Rate40.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.56

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Northgate Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

Doctors at Northgate Care Center

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Northgate Care Center

What is the CMS rating for Northgate Care Center?

Northgate Care Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Northgate Care Center have?

Northgate Care Center has 50 certified beds with an average daily census of 40.4 residents.

What type of facility is Northgate Care Center?

Northgate Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Allamakee County in Waukon, IA.

How many doctors practice at Northgate Care Center?

2 physicians are affiliated with Northgate Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Northgate Care Center have any safety concerns?

Northgate Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·