CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME
4419 TRAM ROAD, Panama City, FL 32404
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME Compares
CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME is a 120-bed government-owned nursing facility in Panama City, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (5.0%) is above the Florida average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Panama City, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.8% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — worse than the Florida average of 2.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — worse than the Florida average of 4.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Panama City.
How is CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
How does CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME's rating advantage in Panama City?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CLIFFORD CHESTER SIMS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Panama City
Panama City sits in Bay County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 31,522 (17.5%)
- Median age
- 40.6 years
- Median household income
- $56,483
- Median home value
- $195,000
Demographics for Bay County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Panama City.
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