Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home
Saint Augustine, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106088) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (904) 940-2193 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per day for this facility in the available data. Its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.0%.
Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home is a state government-owned nursing facility in Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has 120 certified beds with an average of 113.8 residents, and has been federally certified since March 4, 2011.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing. Nurse staffing hours per resident per day were not reported in this data set. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines (total $0.00) and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
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. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per this data.
Families should independently verify current details on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically. Source: CMS Care Compare, data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
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 hours and RN hours per resident per day are not reported in this data; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is 56.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 113.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity 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 has been certified since March 4, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (5 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (1 star), each reflecting different aspects of care and operations.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the data provided; please contact the facility at 9049402193 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9049402193 to arrange a visit 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 current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106088?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.