Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, FL
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About Northwest Florida Community Hospital
Northwest Florida Community Hospital is a critical access hospital in Chipley, Washington County, Florida. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 2 out of 5. It has 59 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Doctors Memorial Hospital, about 8.3 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend65%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1058%
- Completed surveys78
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
30.76462, -85.54286
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Northwest Florida Community Hospital located?
Northwest Florida Community Hospital is at 1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL 32428 in Washington County.
Does Northwest Florida Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Northwest Florida Community Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Northwest Florida Community Hospital?
Northwest Florida Community Hospital has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 2 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.
Is Northwest Florida Community Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Northwest Florida Community Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Florida trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Northwest Florida Community Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (850) 638-1610.
Would patients recommend Northwest Florida Community Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (78 completed surveys), 65% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 58% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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