The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Emory L. Bennett State Veterans’ Nursing Home
Registered name: EMORY L BENNETT MEMORIAL VETERANS NURSING HOME
DAYTONA BEACH, FL · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Government-runChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Emory L. Bennett State Veterans’ Nursing Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing at 5 stars and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.53 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It has 3-star health inspection and quality ratings, and it was recently fined $9,503 with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5299 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 17, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $9,503recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5299.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.23
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.57
- Nurse aides
- 2.73
- Weekend nursing
- 3.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
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
12.2%17%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.7%0.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.2%11.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.6%2.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.7%10.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.4%32.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
36.6%28.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.3%23.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.2%18.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.3%3.7%Improving
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
—98.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.2%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited December 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited April 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,503 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $9,503 in total fines.
- $9,503
Federal fine
Oct 17, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Chain
- Part of FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS · 8 homes · 3.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 115.1 residents on an average day (96% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 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.