nursing home in Panama City, FL
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home
4419 Tram Road, Panama City, FL 32404 · (850) 747-5401
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home at a glance
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home is a 120-bed government nursing home in Panama City, Florida (Bay County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 25, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 45% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Medicare-certified since
- November 5, 2003
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Bay County
- CMS Certification Number
- 106056
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.28 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.97 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.08 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.74 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.4% | 46% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 6 | 63 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 114 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.3% | 88.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.6% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.8% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 5.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 31% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 21.5% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.7% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.2% | 4.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 10.9% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.5% | 10.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.5% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.3% | 98.2% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 81.2% | 95.2% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| June 25, 2026 Standard | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 7, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 7, 2025 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELBATAINEH, REZEQ Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/05/2025 |
| REYES, JENNIFER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/05/2025 |
| CARTER, ALFRED Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/28/2011 |
| FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2003 |
| REYES, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/22/2023 |
| SMITH, PAULA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2016 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home's rating?
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home?
It is government - state and part of Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home is at 4419 Tram Road, Panama City, FL 32404. Phone: (850) 747-5401.
About this data
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