Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home
Panama City, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106056) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (850) 747-5401 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 5.27514 hours per resident per day, including 0.97455 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.0%.
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and no payment denials. CMS data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home is a 120-bed facility in Panama City, Bay County, Florida, with an average daily census of 114.4 residents. It is operated under Government - State ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on November 5, 2003.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star staffing rating, and a 2-star quality measure rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.27514 hours per resident per day, including 0.97455 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.9 stars. Data reflects CMS Care Compare figures as compiled in the most recent update available in this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5-star overall rating, above the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.27514 hours per resident per day, with 0.97455 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 45.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 114.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Government - State and is part of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 3.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 5, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (5 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8507475401 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This isn't covered by the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8507475401 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106056?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.