Port Charlotte, FL

Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $135,938 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL

(941) 613-0919

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

113

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2004-06-07

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.99

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.88

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.74

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.09

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

46%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

55%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
2.1
1.4 pts better
1.9
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
1.2
0.7 pts worse
1.8
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
97.8%
2.2 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
99.2%
0.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.9%
2.6%
0.3 pts worse
3.3%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
3.7%
2.4 pts better
11.4%
10.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.2%
5.9%
2.7 pts better
5.4%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 19.0%
15.7%
3.3 pts worse
19.6%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.9%
9.8%
13.1 pts worse
16.7%
6.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 22.6%
11.7%
10.9 pts worse
16.3%
6.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.9%
9.8%
2.1 pts worse
14.9%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.8%
0.4%
1.4 pts worse
1.0%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.3%
0.8%
3.5 pts worse
1.7%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.1%
12.5%
9.6 pts worse
19.8%
2.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.7%
5.1%
0.4 pts better
5.1%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.3%
5.7 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 20.8%
1.5%
19.3 pts worse
1.6%
19.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-09-06 · Fire 2024-09-06

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-06-02 · Fire 2023-06-02

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-10-07 · Fire 2021-10-07

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-10-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-02

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-08-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-02

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-07-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-02

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-08-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-02

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-07-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-02

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-02

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2023-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-02

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2023-07-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-07

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2021-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-07

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-11-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2025-09-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-08-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-25

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-08-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-25

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-08-16

G · Actual harm 2025-02-11

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-03-11

G · Actual harm 2024-10-29

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-11-25

G · Actual harm 2024-10-29

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-11-25

G · Actual harm 2024-09-06

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2024-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-06

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-11-06

G · Actual harm 2023-06-02

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-02

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2023-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-02

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2023-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-02

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2023-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-07

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2021-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-07

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2021-11-07

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$7,660 2025-06-25

Fine

Fine · fine $7,660

Fine

$8,490 2025-06-25

Fine

Fine · fine $8,490

Fine

$72,210 2025-02-11

Fine

Fine · fine $72,210

Fine

$5,346 2024-09-06

Fine

Fine · fine $5,346

Fine

$11,333 2024-09-06

Fine

Fine · fine $11,333

Fine

$15,971 2024-09-06

Fine

Fine · fine $15,971

Fine

$0 2024-09-06

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-10-22 · 34 days

34 day denial

$7,027 2023-06-02

Fine

Fine · fine $7,027

Fine

$7,901 2023-06-02

Fine

Fine · fine $7,901

Fine

$0 2023-06-02

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2023-08-26 · 4 days

4 day denial

Ownership

Florida Department Of Veterans Affairs

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 6 facilities 2004-04-01
Carter, Alfred

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2011-11-28
Gaylord, Brandy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-04-01
Mallard, Lindsay

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2016-10-18
Wurster, Joceylyn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-11-18

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