Northwest Florida Community Hospital (SNU) in Chipley, FL

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  • Interior

    A quiet office space with a table and chairs, complemented by a potted plant and natural light.

  • Decor

    A classic wall clock displaying the time in a well-lit interior space.

  • Building

    A school building with an American flag and a tree in the foreground.

  • Bedroom

    A young child resting on a hospital bed, displaying a brave smile in a medical setting.

  • Lobby

    A waiting area in Northwest Florida Community Hospital featuring comfortable chairs and framed photographs.

  • Office

    A busy reception area with staff attending to tasks.

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (SNU) in Chipley, FL

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (SNU) is a nursing home community in Chipley, FL.

Information last verified:

1360 Brickyard Road, Chipley, FL 32428

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.7 from 112 reviews
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Overall Review of Northwest Florida Community Hospital (SNU)

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Wound care is a standout

The wound care center draws repeated praise for knowledgeable, helpful care.

Several residents and visitors describe the wound care department as the place where they felt truly helped, including people who say they avoided a worse outcome because of the treatment they received. Reviews point to wound care staff being both friendly and skilled, with clear confidence in the center’s procedures. At the same time, at least one review draws a line between wound care strengths and expectations for emergency care.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Wait times frustrate many

Long waits come up repeatedly in ER-related reviews.

A number of reviewers report sitting for extended periods before being seen, waiting for results, or waiting for discharge paperwork. Some describe moving slower than expected even when the waiting room did not appear full. Others also mention frustration with how long it took to complete next steps after the initial visit.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Costs and billing feel unfair

Billing concerns and unexpected costs are recurring complaints.

Some reviews call out pricing and billing issues, including complaints about charges for basic services. A few reviewers also mention situations where they felt payment flexibility was lacking or that they were quoted a price that did not match what they expected from insurance. Overall, cost-related experiences show up as a consistent reason for dissatisfaction.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 34 resident community capacity 34 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Northwest Florida Community Hospital (0 miles)
  • Houston County Healthcare Authority (0.1 miles)
  • Community Dialysis Center (0.1 miles)
  • Doctors Memorial Hospital (8.1 miles)
  • New Vision at Doctors Memorial Hospital (8.3 miles)
  • Sleepmed Chipley Medical Center (13.6 miles)
  • Campbellton-Graceville Hospital (13.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Southern Vascular of Panama City, LLC (0.1 miles)
  • Southern Family Healthcare (0.1 miles)
  • Chipley Medical Group (0.1 miles)
  • Family Care Assoc of NW Fla PA (0.2 miles)
  • Family Care Associates of Northwest Florida (0.2 miles)
  • Family Healthcare Of Chipley (0.2 miles)
  • Eye Center of North Florida (0.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • King's Discount Drugs (0.1 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (0.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Fred's Pharmacy (8.3 miles)
  • Johnsons Pharmacy (8.4 miles)
  • A Plus Pharmacy (8.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Subway (0.1 miles)
  • Hardee's (0.2 miles)
  • Skins & Bubbas BBQ (0.6 miles)
  • Galo Enterprises (0.6 miles)
  • Cancun's Mexican Grill (0.7 miles)
  • Arby's (0.9 miles)
  • Colonial Restaurant (1.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Tabernacle of Praise (0.4 miles)
  • First Free Will Baptist Church (0.5 miles)
  • House of Prayer Worship Center (0.8 miles)
  • Yes Lord Deliverance Cogic (0.9 miles)
  • All Things New Worship Center (1.1 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church (1.2 miles)
  • Mt Ararat Missionary Baptist Church (1.5 miles)

Parks

  • Shivers Park (0.6 miles)
  • Blue Pond Park (1.1 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (8.6 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (12.8 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (13.9 miles)

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