Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home
4419 Tram Road, Panama City, FL 32404 · Bay County · 120 certified beds · avg 114 residents/day · certified since Nov 5, 2003
Part of chain: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS (7 facilities, chain avg rating 3.9★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (3)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly. |
| Feb 1, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 6.02 | 4.03 | 3.95 | top 3% in Florida; top 4% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.11 | 0.76 | 0.69 | top 14% in Florida; top 12% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 5.42 | 3.68 | 3.50 | top 3% in Florida; top 4% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.48 | top 39% in Florida; top 30% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 45.0 | 41.4 | 45.8 | bottom 41% in Florida; bottom 50% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 34.4 | 46.0 | 42.9 | top 28% in Florida; top 38% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.28, RN 0.97, weekend 4.74. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Who owns this facility
Government - State
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Department of Veterans Affairs | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2003 |
| Carter, Alfred | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/28/2011 |
| Elbataineh, Rezeq | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/05/2025 |
| Reyes, Jennifer | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/22/2023 |
| Reyes, Jennifer | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/05/2025 |
| Smith, Paula | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2016 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
- "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
- "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata at Emerald Shores | 2.4 mi | Callaway, FL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Community Health and Rehabilitation Center | 3.3 mi | Panama City, FL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | 5.9 mi | Panama City, FL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Pruitthealth - Panama City | 6.0 mi | Panama City, FL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 106056.