Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home
21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33954 · (941) 613-0919
Government - State · 120 certified beds
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2024, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 7 times in the last three years, $114,162 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 6, 2024 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.September 6, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.September 6, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.September 6, 2024 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.September 6, 2024 · F0680 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.September 6, 2024 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.August 21, 2025 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 16, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 25, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.June 25, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 11, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 29, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 29, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.September 6, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 6, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.September 6, 2024 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $7,660June 25, 2025
- Fine of $8,490June 25, 2025
- Fine of $18,425June 25, 2025
- Fine of $46,937February 11, 2025
- Fine of $5,346September 6, 2024
- Fine of $11,333September 6, 2024
- Fine of $15,971September 6, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 34 daysStarting October 22, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.67 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.16 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.90 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.60 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.1% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 112.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Harbour Health Center Port Charlotte · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor Port Charlotte · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sun Harbor Healthcare Port Charlotte · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Village Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Port Charlotte · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center Port Charlotte · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.