CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME

CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME holds a 5 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, above the Florida average of 3.2, as a nursing home in Panama City, Florida, with 2 deficiencies recorded at its most recent logged inspection in April 2025.

nursing home in Panama City, Florida

8507475401

Ratings

CMS 5/5 stars

• Health inspections: 5/5
• Staffing: 4/5
• Quality measures: 2/5

Estimated cost

Estimated $3,800–$6,200/month

About CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME

CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME is a government - state nursing home in Panama City, Florida.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Panama City average of 4.5, above the Florida average of 3.2.

Its strongest reported domain is health inspections at 5 out of 5, and its weakest is quality measures at 2 out of 5.

State surveyors cited 2 deficiencies at its most recent recorded inspection in April 2025.

How to read CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME's star rating

The CMS overall star rating for CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 5-star overall rating means CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME sits in the upper tier of rated providers nationally, though a strong overall score can still hide a weaker individual domain.

For CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME, CMS currently publishes 5 out of 5 for health inspections, 4 out of 5 for staffing, 2 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Florida providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.

In local context: 4 rated facilities in Panama City average 4.5 out of 5, and the Florida average is 3.2. CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME rates 5 out of 5, above that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.

What CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME's inspection record shows

Surveyors recorded 2 deficiencies for CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME at the inspection logged in April 2025. A deficiency is a specific finding that the facility fell short of a federal requirement; each one carries a scope-and-severity grade from an isolated, no-harm issue up to immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Counts alone can mislead. A small number of low-severity, quickly corrected citations is common across the industry and is far less concerning than a single high-severity finding. Ask CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME directly for its most recent CMS Form 2567 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction that accompanied it — providers are required to make both available to the public on request.

What nursing home costs near Panama City, Florida

Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800 to $6,200 per month, a midpoint of roughly $5,000 — about $60,000 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.

Actual pricing at CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.

When you call CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.

Questions to ask CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME on a tour

These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Panama City providers is more revealing than any single visit.

• Your CMS overall rating is 5 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
• CMS reports 2 out of 5 for quality measures here — how is that being addressed?
• Can I see the Form 2567 covering the 2 recorded deficiencies and your plan of correction?
• What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
• What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
• How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
• Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?

How to verify this information about CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME

Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the Florida licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Panama City.

Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Panama City will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.

CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME — questions families ask

How does Medicare rate CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME?

CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.2.

How does CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME compare to other Panama City facilities?

Across 4 rated facilities in Panama City, the average CMS overall rating is 4.5 out of 5. CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME rates 5 out of 5, above that local average.

What are CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME's CMS domain scores?

CMS reports health inspections 5 out of 5, staffing 4 out of 5, quality measures 2 out of 5 for CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME.

What did CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME's most recent inspection find?

2 deficiencies were recorded at the inspection logged in April 2025. Deficiency records come from CMS and may lag the facility's current conditions.

Who operates CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME?

CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME is operated as a government - state nursing home.

What does nursing home cost near Panama City, Florida?

Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800–$6,200 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME — pricing varies by care level and room type.

Where is CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME located?

CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME is at 4419 TRAM ROAD. You can reach the facility directly at 8507475401.

Nearby facilities in Panama City

• COMMUNITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
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