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Northgate Care Center
Nursing home Waukon, IA
960 4th Street NW, Waukon, IA 52172 · (563) 568-3493
⚠ Special Focus Facility program: a nursing home with a history of serious quality problems that CMS inspects more often
Overall rating 1
Health inspections 1
Staffing 3
Quality of resident care 3
Certified beds50
Residents on an average day41
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation · Legacy Healthcare
Medicare-certified sinceAug 1, 1997
Ratings compared with Iowa and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 1 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 3 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 3 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with Iowa and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 2.97 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.40 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 34.3% | 44% | 45.8% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
- Fines: 1, total $87,160
- Payment denials: 0
Other options nearby
- Thornton Manor Nursing and Care Center
13.6 mi away5★ - Wellington Place
13.3 mi away4★ - Good Samaritan - Waukon
0.8 mi away2★
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).