FPoor · score 10/100 · #385 of 386 in Iowa
Northgate Care Center
960 4Th Street Nw, Waukon, IA 52172 · 50 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.0 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Iowa
18 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 291)bottom quarter
$87,160 in fines in 3 years
Why Northgate Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (small, 50 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Northgate Care Center at a Glance
F
10/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 2.97 h.
4<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 291.
1<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
33<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $87,160 fines, 0 denials.
3<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, small facilities · CMS record 165338 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address960 4Th Street Nw, Waukon, IA 52172
Phone5635683493
CountyAllamakee
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds50
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityYes — CMS oversight programme
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