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Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home

21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33954

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,032

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,872
  • Average State Price: $6,293
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home Description

    Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home is a community that offers nursing care and is about 3.5 miles outside Port Charlotte, Florida. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 18 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8.3
    Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 30 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 10 out of 19 communities in Port Charlotte
  • Ranking in State: 1116 out of 2240 communities in FL
  • Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Staff described as very friendly and helpful, from the front door to the back.
    • Facility praised for its cleanliness and attentive care towards patients/residents.
    • Several employees, including a CNA and nurses, highlighted for their kindness, patience, and dedication.
    • Visitors and volunteers found the facility clean and enjoyed their interactions with the residents, especially veterans.
    • Many reviewers appreciate the care provided to veterans, noting the facility as the best place for them.
    • Family members of residents commend the facility for its maintenance, cleanliness, and the variety of activities offered.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some employees report a negative working environment, citing unprofessional behavior, unresolved incidents, and a toxic culture.
    • A visitor reported neglect concerning a family member with dementia, including poor hygiene and refusal by staff to provide adequate care.
    • Criticism towards the administration for their response to staff actions post-hurricane, suggesting a lack of appreciation.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While many reviews praise the staff and facility, some highlight serious concerns about staff behavior and management practices.
    • The facility is generally well-regarded for its care of veterans and cleanliness, but there are calls for improvement in staff professionalism and resident care.


    Reviews

    Charles F
    March 15, 2023 My Caring Plan Icon

    Very caring staff who keep the family informed. Level of care, activities and attention to detail are excellent! My Dad has been en there two weeks and he keeps telling me how friendly everyone is. Fellow residents and staff have gone out of their way to make him feel welcome and assist with his transition to this facility! 5 stars!


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    Supportive services


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: June 7, 2004
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 120
    Total current residents: 90
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 6
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 4
    Total cost of fines: $4605


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-30 2023-07-02 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2023-05-30 2023-07-02 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    2023-05-30 2023-07-02 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide emergency officials' contact information.
    2023-05-30 2023-07-02 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-05-30 2023-07-02 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2023-05-30 2023-07-02 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-05-30 2023-07-02 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-10-05 2021-11-07 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-10-05 2021-11-07 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-10-05 2021-11-07 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2019-12-02 2019-12-09 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-02 2023-07-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    2023-06-02 2023-07-02 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2023-06-02 2023-07-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    2023-06-02 2023-07-02 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-10-07 2021-11-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2021-10-07 2021-11-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
    2019-12-05 2020-01-03 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-03-05 $15,515
    2022-01-03 $650
    2022-01-17 $994
    2022-01-17 $987
    2022-02-14 $1,316
    2022-02-21 $1,645

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Port Charlotte which is 3.5 miles away and has a population of 54,392 (large town).
    • The average income is $56,179, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 64
      • Average Temperature: 77.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 200 days of rain and 164 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.72 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    2.4 miles away
    Publix
    2.4 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.7 miles away
    Winn-Dixie
    2.9 miles away
    Aldi
    3.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Port Charlotte, FL (PCH)
    3.0 miles away
    Charlotte District Schools School Bus Loading Area
    4.9 miles away
    Cayo Costa Tram, Bay
    25.2 miles away
    Cayo Costa Tram, Beach
    25.5 miles away

    Banks

    BB&T
    2.4 miles away
    Regions Bank
    2.4 miles away
    Bank OZK
    2.5 miles away
    Bank of America
    2.5 miles away
    Chase
    2.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Bayfront Health - Port Charlotte
    2.4 miles away
    Fawcett Memorial Hospital
    2.6 miles away
    Charlotte Endcosopic Surgery Center
    3.3 miles away
    Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
    6.9 miles away
    Charlotte Behavioral Health Care
    8.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Publix Pharmacy
    2.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.1 miles away
    CVS
    25.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    2.6 miles away

    Parks

    Audubon-Pennington Nature Park
    1.1 miles away
    Salyers Park
    1.7 miles away
    Franz Ross Park
    2.1 miles away
    Harold Avenue Park
    2.2 miles away
    Lake Betty Park
    2.3 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Murdock Carrousel
    2.4 miles away
    Quesada Commons
    2.4 miles away
    GBT Realty Corporation
    2.5 miles away
    Peachland Promenade
    2.6 miles away
    Murdock Plaza
    2.6 miles away

    Culture

    Visual Arts Center
    7.3 miles away
    Keystone Gallery
    8.7 miles away
    Lemon Bay Playhouse Annex
    16.4 miles away
    Lemon Bay Playhouse
    16.5 miles away
    Council Ring
    19.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Prime Serious Steak
    2.3 miles away
    Carrabba's Italian Grill
    2.6 miles away
    Jet's Pizza
    2.6 miles away
    Metro Diner
    2.6 miles away
    Taglio Cucina & Pizzeria Romana
    2.7 miles away

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