Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Panama City, FL
Contact & location
4419 Tram RoadPanama City, FL 32404
Bay County
- Phone
- (850) 747-5401
- ZIP code
- 32404 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 114.4 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Legal name
- Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
- Chain
- Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (7 facilities, avg 3.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 5, 2003
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.28 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.97 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.22 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.08 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.74 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.0 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 34.4 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 3, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 3 health · 4 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-01 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-02 |
| 2024-02-01 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-02 |
| 2022-09-15 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-14 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Elbataineh, Rezeq (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reyes, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carter, Alfred (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reyes, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Paula (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home?
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.
How many beds does Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 114 residents per day.
Has Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home?
It is part of Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs and is classified as government - state. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home?
(850) 747-5401. The facility is located at 4419 Tram Road, Panama City, FL 32404.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.