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CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME

4419 TRAM ROAD, PANAMA CITY, FL 32404
Score: 87 / 100

Among nursing homes in Florida, Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home stands out with an A grade and a score of 87 out of 100. It ranks in the 84th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home exceed national averages, with 5.03 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.91 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

The facility has a clean inspection history with only 3 minor deficiencies recorded in recent inspections — well below the national average.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.03 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.91 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.16 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.96 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.63 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.50 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
Jan 31, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (3 shown)
  • Tag 0585 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Jan 31, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity D
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Jan 31, 2024 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Sep 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 9.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 5.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.2% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 21.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 87 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0