Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing HomeCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33954
- CCN
- 106059
- Ownership type
- Government, state
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 112
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 6 Sep 2024. The latest survey cycle has 6 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Florida is 6. CMS lists 7 fines with a total of $114,162 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Charlotte County median | Florida median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 8 homes in the county, 694 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Florida median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 6 Sep 2024 | 6 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 2 Jun 2023 | 12 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 2 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2025 |
| 11 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0726 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Jun 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2023 |
| 2 Jun 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2023 |
| 2 Jun 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2023 |
| 2 Jun 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 2 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2021 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2021 |
| 7 Oct 2021 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2021 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | Fine | $18,425 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Fine | $8,490 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Fine | $7,660 | |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Fine | $46,937 | |
| 6 Sep 2024 | Fine | $15,971 | |
| 6 Sep 2024 | Fine | $11,333 | |
| 6 Sep 2024 | Fine | $5,346 | |
| 6 Sep 2024 | Payment denial | 34 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Florida median | Florida average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.67 | 3.60 | 3.82 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.16 | 0.60 | 0.73 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.90 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.60 | 2.31 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.95 | 3.30 | 3.49 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 52.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, Florida median
- 41.8%
- RN turnover in a year
- 32.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.9% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 17.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.9% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.7% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Government, state
- Legal business name
- Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
- Chain
- Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (7 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Charlotte County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Port Charlotte | 2 of 5 | 7 | $291,005 | 20 Jun 2024 | |
| Sun Harbor Healthcare | Port Charlotte | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 19 Sep 2024 | |
| Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center | Port Charlotte | 1 of 5 | 6 | $274,053 | 30 Jan 2025 | |
| Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center | Port Charlotte | 1 of 5 | 8 | $45,920 | 19 Dec 2024 | |
| Harbour Health Center | Port Charlotte | 5 of 5 | 2 | $35,597 | 26 Mar 2026 | |
| Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor | Port Charlotte | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 2 Nov 2023 | |
| Life Care Center of Punta Gorda | Punta Gorda | 3 of 5 | 5 | $8,151 | 25 Jul 2024 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home (CCN 106059). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/douglas-jacobson-state-veterans-nursing-home-port-charlotte-fl-106059/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 21 Aug 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 2 Jun 2023.
- Who operates Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as government, state. CMS lists the home in the chain Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Florida as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.