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Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home
1920 Mason Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home, in Daytona Beach, Florida, is certified for 120 beds under government, state ownership and belongs to the Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 5, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 12.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), above the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 58.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Volusia Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 9 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.5 | 7.5 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.0% | 48.8% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,503 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (29 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Oct 2024, 1 Dec 2022.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×9 E ×2 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2023 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 22 May 2021 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 22 May 2021 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 22 May 2021 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2021 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2024 | Fine | $9,503 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 58.0%, RNs 35.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 29.8% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 32.7% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.2% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, state. Legal business name: Florida Department Of Veterans Affairs. Chain: Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs (7 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Volusia County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Health and Rehabilitation Center | Deland | 130 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5.4 | — | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Beachside Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing | New Smyrna Beach | 239 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2.9 | — | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center of Del | Deland | 60 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 15.0 | — | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Carlton Shores Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente | Daytona Beach | 118 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Daytona Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center | Daytona Beach | 180 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 3.9 | — | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Daytona Beach | 108 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7.4 | $9K | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Majestic Oaks | Orange City | 150 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0.7 | — | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Solaris Healthcare Daytona | Daytona Beach | 73 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4.1 | — | 2 Jul 2025 |
All 29 facilities in Volusia County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home?
It is part of the Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs chain. Ownership type is government, state. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Oct 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Oct 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.