The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Nursing home report
CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME
PANAMA CITY, FL · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
Government-runChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
5 out of 5 stars overall. Strong inspection and staffing ratings, with nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.28 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), no fines in the last 24 months, but a lower quality-measures rating of 2 out of 5 stars and recent inspection citations in care, COVID-19 vaccine documentation/education, and grievance handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.2751 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.2751.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.97
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.22
- Nurse aides
- 3.08
- Weekend nursing
- 4.74
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 34%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.1%13.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.6%2.6%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.3%6.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%6.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
8.5%12%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
29.8%33.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.6%23.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.6%10.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—3.8%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.2%31.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80.9%90.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—80%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: D
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Chain
- Part of FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS · 7 homes · 4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 114.4 residents on an average day (95% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 22 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.