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DOUGLAS JACOBSON STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL · Medicare-certified · 120 beds

Needs attention
Abuse citationGovernment-runChain member
3 of 5 overall

3 of 5 stars overall. Staffing is strong at 5 of 5 stars and above the federal benchmark (4.80 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), but health inspections are lower at 2 of 5 stars, with $121,010 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.7966 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: August 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $121,010recent abuse citation

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7966.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.10
Licensed practical nurses
0.84
Nurse aides
2.85
Weekend nursing
4.27

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%

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

21.1%31.6%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

1.7%3.6%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

5.6%5.8%No change

Residents with a urinary tract infection

3.5%3.6%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

3.5%3.8%No change

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

9.2%16.2%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

26.2%12.6%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

19.5%23.8%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

19.2%

Residents with a long-term catheter

3.2%3.6%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

23.4%24%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

1%2.1%Worsening

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

100%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G

The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G

The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E

The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $8,490 was recorded.

  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $7,660 was recorded.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  7. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $72,210 was recorded.

  8. PENALTY

    A federal payment denial was recorded.

  9. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $15,971 was recorded.

  10. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $11,333 was recorded.

  11. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $5,346 was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 8 fines · $135,938 in total fines · 2 payment denials.

  • Federal fine

    Jun 25, 2025

    $8,490
  • Federal fine

    Jun 25, 2025

    $7,660
  • Federal fine

    Feb 11, 2025

    $72,210
  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Sep 6, 2024

    34 days
  • Federal fine

    Sep 6, 2024

    $15,971
  • Federal fine

    Sep 6, 2024

    $11,333
  • Federal fine

    Sep 6, 2024

    $5,346
  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Jun 2, 2023

    4 days

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Government - State
Chain
Part of FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS · 8 homes · 3.6 stars avg
Occupancy
112.8 residents on an average day (94% 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.