Suwannee Valley Nursing Center
Jasper, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105825) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (386) 792-1868 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.1%.
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file with CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Jasper, Florida (Hamilton County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 25, 1993. The facility currently serves an average of 52.3 residents daily and operates under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Suwannee Valley Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and Staffing rating of 4 stars — indicating consistent performance across all four CMS rating categories.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. The facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 62.1% over the measured period.
Regarding CMS's penalty record, this facility has no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on file. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center is part of a chain associated with Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper, comprising 79 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 2.6 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual 4-star rating. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months. Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center has a 4-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, with 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, this facility has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 52.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of a chain associated with Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper, which includes 79 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first certified on August 25, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3867921868 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 3867921868 to arrange a tour and verify details.
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/105825?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.