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Last verified: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH) — Critical Access Hospital, Swing-Bed Skilled Nursing Unit & Senior Rehab
About This Organization

Washington County's acute-care Critical Access Hospital (CAH) and hospital-based Swing-Bed Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Unit, located at 1360 Brickyard Road (P.O. Box 889), Chipley, FL 32428 (Main Switchboard (850) 638-1610; Swing-Bed & Case Management Direct (850) 415-8128, Fax (850) 415-8188). Licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration under Hospital License #4005 (AHCA File #100189, 25 Critical Access / Swing-Bed capacity, CMS Certification Number #101308, CMS NPI #1336163708, Florida Medicaid Provider ID #010190700, operated by Northwest Florida Healthcare, Inc., Florida Sunbiz Doc# P03000104091), Northwest Florida Community Hospital provides 24/7 emergency department stabilization, inpatient medical care, diagnostic imaging, cardiopulmonary services, wound care, and a Medicare/Medicaid-certified Transitional Care Swing-Bed Program. The Swing-Bed Unit allows Washington County seniors recovering from stroke, hip/joint replacement, pneumonia, cardiac events, or complex IV antibiotic therapy to transition seamlessly into hospital-based skilled nursing and daily physical, occupational, and speech therapy right in Chipley before returning home or transferring to long-term care (acceptsMedicaid: true).

Official Verification Sources: Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH) — Official Portal & Swing-Bed Program; CMS NPI Registry — Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NPI #1336163708); Florida Sunbiz Entity — Northwest Florida Healthcare, Inc. (#P03000104091)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
AHCA Critical Access Hospital & CMS Swing-Bed Skilled Nursing Certification: AHCA Hospital License #4005 (File #100189 — 25 CAH / Swing Beds) | CMS CCN #101308 | NPI #1336163708 | FL Medicaid #010190700 | Sunbiz Doc# P03000104091Status: Active — 25 Licensed Critical Access & Skilled Swing Beds (Medicare & Florida Medicaid Certified)

Issuer: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) & U.S. CMS

Notes: Verified 2026-10-23: Northwest Florida Community Hospital (1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL 32428, (850) 638-1610 / Swing-Bed Case Management (850) 415-8128) holds active AHCA Hospital License #4005 (File #100189, 25 CAH/Swing beds), CMS CCN #101308, CMS NPI #1336163708, and Florida Medicaid Provider ID #010190700 (Northwest Florida Healthcare, Inc., Sunbiz Doc# P03000104091). Accepts Medicare, Florida Medicaid, TRICARE, VA, and commercial insurance (acceptsMedicaid: true).

Services Offered
25-Bed AHCA-Licensed Critical Access Hospital & Transitional Skilled Nursing Swing-Bed Unit (AHCA #4005)
24/7 Emergency Department, Inpatient Acute Care, Telemetry & Cardiopulmonary Stabilization
Hospital-Based Post-Acute Physical, Occupational & Speech-Language Rehabilitation ((850) 415-8128)
Complex IV Antibiotic Infusion, Post-Surgical Wound Care & Respiratory Therapy
Specialty Outpatient Clinics, Diagnostic CT/MRI/Ultrasound Imaging & Clinical Laboratory
Dually Certified for Medicare Part A/B & Florida Medicaid (Provider #010190700) (acceptsMedicaid: true)
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH) — Critical Access Hospital, Swing-Bed Skilled Nursing Unit & Senior Rehab's services, licensing, and credentials.

How does the Swing-Bed Skilled Nursing Program at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley help recovering seniors?

Under CMS Critical Access Hospital rules (CCN #101308, AHCA License #4005), Northwest Florida Community Hospital at 1360 Brickyard Road in Chipley ((850) 638-1610 / Case Management (850) 415-8128) can convert any of its 25 inpatient beds into skilled nursing 'Swing Beds.' Seniors discharged from acute hospital stays in Panama City, Dothan, Pensacola, or Chipley can complete Medicare-covered skilled nursing, IV therapy, and physical/occupational rehabilitation close to family in Chipley.

Does Northwest Florida Community Hospital accept Florida Medicaid and Medicare?

Yes (acceptsMedicaid: true). Northwest Florida Community Hospital is dually certified for Medicare (CCN #101308, NPI #1336163708) and Florida Medicaid (Provider ID #010190700) for emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and transitional Swing-Bed care.

Contact Information
Address
1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL 32428
Hours
Open 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week (Swing-Bed Case Management Direct: (850) 415-8128)
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