nursing home in Saint Augustine, FL
Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home
4650 State Rd 16, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 · (904) 940-2193
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home at a glance
Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home is a 120-bed government nursing home in Saint Augustine, Florida (St. Johns 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 (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 22, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Florida average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 56% 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
- March 4, 2011
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- St. Johns County
- CMS Certification Number
- 106088
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) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 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) | 5.30 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.74 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.35 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.62 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 56% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 57.6% | 46% | 42.9% | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 3 | 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 | 94.8% | 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) | 5.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.2% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 14.4% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 19.5% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 22.8% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.9% | 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) | 33.6% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.8% | 10.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.9% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 86.9% | 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) | 8.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 81.5% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 72.5% | 95.2% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0791 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 5, 2025 |
| August 22, 2025 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2025 |
| August 22, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 5, 2025 |
| November 4, 2021 Standard | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 17, 2021 |
| November 4, 2021 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 17, 2021 |
| November 4, 2021 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 17, 2021 |
| November 4, 2021 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 17, 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARTER, ALFRED Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/28/2011 |
| RODRIGUEZ, CATTIBELL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| SANCHEZ, CARLOS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2025 |
| CARTER, ALFRED Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/28/2011 |
| RODRIGUEZ, CATTIBELL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home's rating?
Clyde E Lassen 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 Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Clyde E Lassen 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 Clyde E Lassen 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 Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home is at 4650 State Rd 16, Saint Augustine, FL 32092. Phone: (904) 940-2193.
About this data
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