Nursing Home in Saint Augustine, FL · CMS Data August 2026

Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home

How Does Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home Rate?

Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home is a 120-bed government-owned nursing home in Saint Augustine, FL. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on August 22, 2025, cited 1 health deficiency.

CMS overall rating: 4 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection: 1
Certified beds: 120

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

4650 State Rd 16
Saint Augustine, FL 32092

4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	4 of 5	Above average
Health inspections	5 of 5	Much above average
Staffing	1 of 5	Much below average
Quality measures	3 of 5	Average
Quality for long-stay residents	3 of 5	Average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	56%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	58%	42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home
Last standard health inspection	August 22, 2025
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	1
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	None
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	14%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	34%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	5.1%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	2.2%	4.2%	Lower than the national median
Lost too much weight	6.0%	4.7%	Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	1.9%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	20%	13%	Higher than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home
Certified beds	120
Average residents per day	114
Ownership	Government - State
Legal business name	FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Chain or affiliated group	FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS (7 homes)
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	March 2011
Councils	Resident council and family council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Florida's Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (1-888-831-0404) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Florida.