Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home
Nursing Home Facility
1920 Mason Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home is a senior care community located in Daytona Beach, FL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Daytona Beach area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (386) 274-3460.
With 120 beds, Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Daytona Beach average about 60 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Daytona Beach average of roughly 88%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in October 2024 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Daytona Beach average about 3.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 58%.
The community is located in Volusia County, FL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home. 1 finding involved harm to a resident.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $9,503.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - State
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 96%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.5
- Annual staff turnover 58%
- Last health inspection October 2024
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