DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME
Grade D — 69/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
120
Ownership
Government - State
Total Fines
$135,938
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
100%
GAYLORD, BRANDY
MALLARD, LINDSAY
WURSTER, JOCEYLYN
CARTER, ALFRED
Penalties & Fines (10)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | Fine | — | $7,660 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Fine | — | $8,490 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Fine | — | $72,210 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Fine | — | $5,346 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Fine | — | $11,333 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Fine | — | $15,971 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Payment Denial | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Fine | — | $7,027 |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Fine | — | $7,901 |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Payment Denial | — | — |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (20)
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME?
DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME in PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 68.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME?
DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME have?
DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME has 20 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME been fined?
Yes. DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME has $135,938 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 10 penalties.
How many beds does DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME have?
DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME has 120 certified beds with approximately 112 current residents (93% occupancy). The facility is located at 21281 GRAYTON TERRACE, PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida 33954. It is a government - state facility.
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