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
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Average
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.
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 ·