D69

DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME

Grade D 69/100 composite score

Government - StateAbuse Citation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
5/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

120

Ownership

Government - State

Total Fines

$135,938

Last Survey

N/A

21281 GRAYTON TERRACE, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33954
9416130919

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.23h
LPN
1.09h
CNA
3.38h
Total
5.70h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Apr 2004

100%

GAYLORD, BRANDY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2023

MALLARD, LINDSAY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2016

WURSTER, JOCEYLYN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2022

CARTER, ALFRED

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Nov 2011

Penalties & Fines (10)

$135,938total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Jun 25, 2025Fine$7,660
Jun 25, 2025Fine$8,490
Feb 11, 2025Fine$72,210
Sep 6, 2024Fine$5,346
Sep 6, 2024Fine$11,333
Sep 6, 2024Fine$15,971
Sep 6, 2024Payment Denial
Jun 2, 2023Fine$7,027
Jun 2, 2023Fine$7,901
Jun 2, 2023Payment Denial

Health Inspection Deficiencies (20)

August 21, 2025Health1 deficiency
0557DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 21, 2025
July 16, 2025Health1 deficiency
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 16, 2025
June 25, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 16, 2025
0602EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 16, 2025
February 11, 2025Health1 deficiency1 severe
0600GActual harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2025
October 29, 2024Health2 deficiencies2 severe
0600GActual harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 25, 2024
0689GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 25, 2024
September 6, 2024Health7 deficiencies1 severe
0582DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0657EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0679EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0680EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0580GActual harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0689EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0726DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
June 2, 2023Health4 deficiencies1 severe
0565DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 2, 2023
0725DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 2, 2023
0740DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 2, 2023
0689GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 2, 2023
October 7, 2021Health2 deficiencies
0700DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 7, 2021
0744DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 7, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME?

DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME in PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 68.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME?

DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME have?

DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME has 20 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME been fined?

Yes. DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME has $135,938 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 10 penalties.

How many beds does DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME have?

DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME has 120 certified beds with approximately 112 current residents (93% occupancy). The facility is located at 21281 GRAYTON TERRACE, PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida 33954. It is a government - state facility.

Data Disclaimer

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