F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
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.
Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure that all grievances were
resolved for 2 of 2 residents sampled for personal property. (Resident #11 and #26)
Residents Affected - Few
The findings include:
Resident #11
On 01/29/24 at approximately 1:00 PM, an interview was conducted with Resident #11 concerning personal
property. Resident #11 indicated that he had a cell phone go missing a few months ago. He also stated
when clothing goes to the laundry, it often goes missing and does not come back. When asked if he had
notified the facility, Resident #11 stated that he had.
A review was conducted of the facility's grievance logs which revealed no grievance form concerning
Resident #11's missing cell phone.
On 2/1/24 at approximately 9:57 AM, an interview was conducted with the facility's Social Worker. The
Social Worker stated that she was notified of Resident #11's missing cell phone, but that she did not fill out
a grievance form because she kept missing items on a log in her computer. A review of the missing item log
revealed an entry stating, 12/4/23- [Resident #11] has been missing his phone. There was no resolution or
follow up documentation concerning the missing cell phone. When asked about the resolution for the
missing cell phone, the Social Worker stated, I did not complete the documentation of the conversation with
the family, or that we looked for the phone in laundry and other places, and it could not be found. Social
Worker A went on to state that she notified the family, and they were not pleased but the family would buy
Resident #11 another phone.
On 2/1/24 at approximately 10:42 AM, an interview was conducted with the Administrator concerning
missing items. The Administrator indicated that her expectation would be to follow the policy for grievances.
Resident #26
On 01/29/2024 at approximately 1:54 PM, an interview was conducted with Resident #26, who reported
that he had bought a jogging suit, a big sweater, a light and heavy weight zip up jacket, and hoodie that had
all gone missing about two weeks before Christmas. He stated that he had reported it to the Social Worker,
but did not hear anything back.
On 01/31/24 at approximately 10:27 AM. a record review was conducted of the facility's grievance
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safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106056
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/01/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home
4419 Tram Road
Panama City, FL 32404
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
logs, which revealed no grievances related to Resident #26. A review of progress notes showed no
documentation for missing personal property.
On 01/31/2024 at approximately 10:34 AM, an interview was conducted with the Social Worker, where she
indicated that Resident #26 did report these items missing to her, but that Resident #26 couldn't tell her if
the items had been labeled or not. The Social Worker indicated that she did not complete a grievance log
but does have a log for lost items that she keeps up with on her computer. She stated that she has debated
on whether to file a grievance for missing items or not but decided to just keep a log on her computer
instead. When asked to review the log for lost items, the Social Worker indicated she was not able to locate
it right now. She stated she spoke with the son of Resident #26 about the missing items and advised him to
notify staff when new items come in so that they can be labeled with the resident's name.
On 01/31/2024 at approximately 11:00 AM, the policy titled Resident Grievances (dated 08/24/2009 and
last revised date of 10/18/2017) revealed the Social Worker acts as the Grievance Officer. Under
Procedures on section 2 of the policy number 3, the policy states, All alleged abuse, mistreatment, neglect,
injuries of unknown source, and/or misappropriation of property by anyone furnishing services on behalf of
the provider will be reported to the Administrator immediately, and will be referred to the Risk Manager,
and/or designee, for investigation and reporting of abuse, neglect and misappropriation of property, as per
federal and state law.
On 01/31/24 at approximately 11:20 AM, an interview was conducted with the Administrator and the Social
Worker. The Administrator indicated that the Delta side of the building has a book for grievance logs and
presented the book with grievances for missing items. When asked if Resident #26's grievance would be in
this book, she indicated that it would not. She indicated that Alpha side has it's own system of keeping up
with missing items and Resident #26 is on the Alpha side. When asked how missing items are followed up,
results documented, and/or resident notified of results, the Social Worker indicated that she would go look
for her log on her computer and return with it.
On 01/31/24 at approximately 11:55 AM, the Social Worker returned with a notebook of printed papers
inside that included the name of Resident #26 with missing items noted. There was no follow up,
investigation, or tracking record noted on the form. The Social Worker indicated that she mostly keeps up
with the missing items and status of the search for them in her head.
On 01/31/24 at approximately 01:44 PM, an interview was conducted with the Administrator. When asked
what the expectation of the facility is when residents report missing personal property, the Administrator
indicated that, when residents first bring it up to them and if it's something small such as a missing shoe,
eyeglasses, or a remote, then they should look for it and wait to see if the items can be located. If they can
find the personal property, then the issue is resolved and nothing else is done, but if it becomes a pattern
then she would expect it to go on grievance form.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
106056
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
Printed: 05/28/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106056
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/01/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home
4419 Tram Road
Panama City, FL 32404
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain a safe environment for staff in the
laundry room.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings include:
On 2/1/24 at approximately 12:40 PM, a tour was conducted of the laundry's dirty linen room, which
revealed standing water on the floor in front and behind the three industrial washing machines that the
facility uses to launder the resident's linens and personal clothing.
(Photographic evidence obtained)
On 2/1/24 at approximately 12:57 PM, an interview was conducted with the Supervisor of Laundry and
Housekeeping concerning the leaking washing machines. The Laundry Supervisor indicated that the
washing machines have been leaking for about 2 months now and that she has been reporting the issue to
maintanence. The supervisor went on to state that a plumber did come out to look at the washing machines
on 1/29/24, but they are still leaking. The Laundry Supervisor stated that they have been notifing the
Administrator as well. She stated she tries to keep it mopped up as much as possible and have been
putting blankets down to keep the water out of the walk area.
On 2/1/24 at approximately 1:00 PM, an interview was conducted with Staff B, a maintenance worker,
concerning the leaking washing machines. Maintenance Worker B stated that he had informed his
supervisor a couple of weeks ago, and the issue had been looked at by an outside repairman a few days
prior, but they could not find a leak. Maintenance Worker B stated that his helper checked the drains and
found and removed a knife which helped some. He stated he was going to take a look at the machines
again today to see if he could find the leak.
On 2/1/24 at approximately 1:30 PM, an interview was conducted with the Administrator, who indicated that
they have been working on the issue to try and get it fixed. The Administrator stated that another outside
repairman was supposed to look at the machines again soon.
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