Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home
Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home is a 3-star rated nursing home in Port Charlotte, FL with 120 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 12 health violations on record. Federal fines total $92,330 across 6 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: February 11, 2025.
This facility has abuse citations on its federal record.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Florida public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.
Fines and Penalties by Year
2025 1 penalties totaling $72,210
Fine
2022 4 penalties totaling $4,605
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
2019 1 penalties totaling $15,515
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 1 violations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2023 4 violations
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
2021 2 violations
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.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
2019 2 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
2018 1 violations
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
2017 2 violations
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home
- What violations has Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home received?
- Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home has 12 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home?
- Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home safe?
- Safety at Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home?
- Phone: (941) 613-0919. Address: 21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home offer?
- Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility with 120 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Port Charlotte, FL?
- Compare Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Port Charlotte, FL on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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