Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home

Nursing Home · Panama City, FL

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - State

CMS certification number106056

Contact & location

4419 Tram Road
Panama City, FL 32404
Bay County
Phone
(850) 747-5401
ZIP code
32404 – all care providers

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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

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

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
DateCitationSeverityStatus
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

NameRoleSince
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.