Waukon, IA 52172
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165338 · 50 beds
Northgate Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Waukon, IA (CMS Certification Number 165338). CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 3/5). Federal inspection records list 20 health deficiencies, including 1 immediate jeopardy citation. The most recent survey date on record is March 4, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $87K across 1 fine. CMS lists this home as an SFF candidate, not as a current Special Focus Facility. Time on the candidate list: 4 months. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: LEGACY HEALTHCARE. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 20 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | March 4, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 2 |
| Harm citations | 1 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 1 |
| Special Focus Facility status | SFF candidate |
| Time on the candidate list | 4 months |
| Total federal fines | $87K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.40 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 2.97 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 2.2% |
Chain / affiliated entity: LEGACY HEALTHCARE
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 83 facilities in the current extract.