Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home
Port Charlotte, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106059) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 7 totaling $114,162 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (941) 613-0919 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home reports 4.67 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.1%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Yes, CMS records show 7 federal fines totaling $114,162.00 against Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home, along with 1 payment denial. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home is a 120-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida, with an average of 112.3 residents. It is owned and operated by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, a state government entity, and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, first approved for certification on June 7, 2004.
Per CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.67, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.1%.
CMS records list 7 federal fines against this facility totaling $114,162.00, along with 1 payment denial on record. These figures are stated as reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation associated with this facility in the provided data.
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home is part of a chain of 7 facilities operated by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, which has an average chain rating of 3.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: 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?
The overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is below Florida's state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.67 hours per resident per day, with 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 52.1%. CMS rates staffing 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 7 fines totaling $114,162.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds and an average of 112.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (a state government entity) and is part of a 7-facility chain with an average rating of 3.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 7, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (5 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and an overall combined rating (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9416130919 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9416130919 and check the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings, inspection reports, and penalty history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106059?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.