CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME — Nursing Home in PANAMA CITY, FL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 120 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 116.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 106056 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.08 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.89 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 1, 2024).
Inspection Findings — February 1, 2024
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 2, 2024
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Level D)Corrected — April 2, 2024
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home is a 120-bed nursing home in Panama City, Florida. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident day, above the Florida average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in February 2024, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Bottom line: The home shows a clear strength in its staffing and overall quality profile, which suggests residents get relatively attentive care. You may want to ask how the facility has changed its grievance policy and processes since the recent inspection so residents’ concerns are handled consistently and without reprisal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME Medicare and Medicaid certified?
CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME's CMS star rating?
CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME?
CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME reports 5.08113 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME have?
CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME has 120 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- AVIATA AT EMERALD SHORES — 4/5 — 2.4 mi
- COMMUNITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 4/5 — 3.3 mi
- ST ANDREWS BAY SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION — 5/5 — 5.9 mi
- PRUITTHEALTH - PANAMA CITY — 4/5 — 6.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.