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Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs operates 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 832 certified beds; the largest presence is in Florida.
14% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 10.5 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $192K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 14 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 52.1% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 1 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Florida | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 5 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 5 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | 3 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 2 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans Nursing Homeabuse icon | Orlando | FL | 112 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 19.6 | $69K | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home | Port Saint Lucie | FL | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 11.7 | — | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Baldomero Lopez Memorial Veterans Nursing Home | Land O Lakes | FL | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 6.7 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home | Panama City | FL | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2.5 | — | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home | Saint Augustine | FL | 120 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home | Port Charlotte | FL | 120 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 16.7 | $114K | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home | Daytona Beach | FL | 120 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 12.5 | $10K | 17 Oct 2024 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs operate?
7 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 832 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs facilities rated?
14% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 3 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 4. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs been fined?
CMS lists 19 fines totalling $192K and 1 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.