Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home
21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home is a nursing home in Port Charlotte, Florida. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionSeptember 6, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Health citations since October 7, 202120 (Florida average 20)
- Fines in the past three years9, $139,652 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 11, 2025 from $72,210 to $46,937.
September 3, 2026
FineCMS fine of $12,745 on September 3, 2026.
CMS fine of $12,745 on September 3, 2026.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 6, 2024 from $16,679 to $11,333.
Health inspection on August 21, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on July 16, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 4 times since 2024.
Health inspection on June 25, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
CMS fine of $18,425 on June 25, 2025.
CMS fine of $7,660 on June 25, 2025.
CMS fine of $8,490 on June 25, 2025.
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Citation F0602. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2025.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 6, 2024 from $25,660 to $15,971.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Health inspection on February 11, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
55 of 694 Florida homes (8%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
CMS fine of $46,937 on February 11, 2025.
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Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on October 29, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
55 of 694 Florida homes (8%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
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Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.
October 22, 2024
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from October 22, 2024, for 34 days.
Health inspection on September 6, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
55 of 694 Florida homes (8%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $11,333 on September 6, 2024.
CMS fine of $15,971 on September 6, 2024.
CMS fine of $5,346 on September 6, 2024.
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Citation F0580. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2024.
Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2024.
Citation F0680. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2024.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2024.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on September 6, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 2, 2023 from $10,810 to $7,027.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 2, 2023 from $12,155 to $7,901.
Health inspection on June 2, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
25 of 694 Florida homes (4%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2023.
Citation F0565. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2023.
Citation F0725. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2023.
Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on June 2, 2023
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2023.
Citation E0030. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2023.
Citation E0031. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2023.
Health inspection on October 7, 2021
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2021.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on October 7, 2021
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2021.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2021.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (941) 613-0919
- Last standard health inspection
- September 6, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 114
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Legal business name
- Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
- Chain
- Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
The same number of health citations as the Florida average (20).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- GAYLORD, BRANDYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- MALLARD, LINDSAYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/18/2016
- WURSTER, JOCEYLYNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/18/2022
Questions
When was Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home last inspected?
CMS lists September 6, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home have?
CMS lists 20 health citations since October 7, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists 9 fines in the past three years, $139,652 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.