NORTHBROOK HEALTHCARE CENTER

Northbrook Healthcare Center is a licensed skilled nursing facility located at 64 Northbrook Way in Willits, California, within Mendocino County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 70 certified beds and maintains active status with federal certification programs. CMS assigns Northbrook Healthcare Center an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, based on data collected through federal inspection and reporting processes. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting findings from state and federal on-site inspections conducted over a standard review period. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which corresponds to reported staffing hours for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, based on clinical data indicators including rates of hospitalization, medication use, and resident functional outcomes. The national average overall star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, providing a benchmark for comparison. Northbrook Healthcare Center holds dual certification under Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is authorized to accept residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility rules and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is income and asset dependent, with eligibility determined at the state level in California through the Medi-Cal program. Families and prospective residents are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor for information on current availability and coverage specifics. Compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, Northbrook Healthcare Center's overall rating of 5 stars places it above the national benchmark across the combined CMS scoring methodology. Its quality measure rating of 5 stars similarly exceeds the national midpoint, while its staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. The health inspection rating of 4 stars falls above the national midpoint as well. These ratings are based on data reported to and verified by CMS, and they are updated on a regular cycle as new inspection and staffing data become available. Ratings represent a snapshot in time and are intended as one component of a broader facility evaluation process.