Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home
Nursing Home Facility
21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home is a senior care community located in Port Charlotte, FL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Port Charlotte area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (941) 613-0919.
Operated by Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, which runs 4 communities in our directory.
With 120 beds, Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Port Charlotte average about 46 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 94% 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.
Medicare rates this community 3 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 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2024 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Port Charlotte average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 52%.
The community is located in Charlotte County, FL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 20 problems at Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home. 5 findings involved harm to a resident. 10 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 7 times, a total of $114,162. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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.
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - State
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 94%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.7
- Annual staff turnover 52%
- Last health inspection September 2024
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