Chipley, FL · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Chipley's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,240–$11,960/mo
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Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home
4419 Tram Road, Panama City, FL 32404 · Bay County
91
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (115 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Panama City's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Panama City, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 115 residents per day. It operates as part of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.03 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.86 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 51.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.03 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Panama City for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 115
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Part of a chain
- Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 106056
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,240–$11,960/mo (median $10,300) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Panama City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.03
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.86
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 0
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-03
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (3 citations on record — showing the latest 3). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-02-01Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2024-02-01Severity D — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2022-09-15Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
4419 Tram Road, Panama City, FL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home
How much does Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home cost?
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Panama City, FL area typically runs $9,240–$11,960 per month (median $10,300, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home?
Staff provide about 5.03 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 51.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home?
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home has 3 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-03). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home have availability?
Typically 95% full (115 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home offer?
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home in Panama City, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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