Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home
4650 State Rd 16 · Saint Augustine, FL · 32092 · 9049402193
120 certified beds Government - State Chain: Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 81 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2021
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2021
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected December 17, 2021 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 106088 · certified since March 4, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.