Northgate Care Center
960 4th Street NW
Waukon IA 52172
Phone: 5635683493
Special Focus watch list For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Iowa average: 2.1 star lower (3.1), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Waukon average: 0.5 star lower (1.5), below average
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 41.2 |
| Occupancy | 82% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | LEGACY HEALTHCARE (95 facilities) |
| County | Allamakee |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1997-08-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 165338 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 18 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.58 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.97 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.3% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $87,160 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Is Northgate Care Center highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does Northgate Care Center have?
CMS certifies 50 beds; the facility reports an average of 41.2 residents per day (about 82% occupancy).
Does Northgate Care Center have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $87,160 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has Northgate Care Center been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.