CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer
CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 120 beds available, 12 more than the average in Bay County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 112.1 residents during that period.
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 3.1 recorded for nursing homes in Florida.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there was one public nursing home in Bay County, Florida.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | 4 |
| 1 | Community Health and Rehabilitation Center | 4 |
| 1 | Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home | 5 |
| 4 | Pruitthealth - Panama City | 4 |
| 5 | Emerald Shores Health and Rehabilitation | 4 |
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