Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home in Panama City, FL
SaveClifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Panama City, FL.
Information last verified:
4419 Tram Road, Panama City, FL 32404
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring and welcoming.
Many reviews focus on the staff’s attitude—warm, respectful, and attentive to veterans and families. Several describe day-to-day kindness, feeling informed about what’s happening, and seeing staff treat residents with the respect they deserve. A few also describe specific aides or team members as especially supportive.
Some reviewers say staffing levels and supervision fall short.
A recurring negative theme is inadequate staffing and inconsistent supervision, with reviewers describing stress, disorganization, and problems with care that require repeated follow-ups. Several point to management issues or communication breakdowns, including concerns about how shifts are handled. One review also describes a negative experience on a dementia unit, tying it to how care was provided.
Food and diet management are discussed, including room for improvement.
Some families praise the quality of the meals and describe food as chef-quality. Other reviewers talk about needing diet and care changes, and expressed uncertainty about whether those changes were carried out. Reviews also include concerns around feeding assistance when staff were expected to help at mealtimes.
Residents are described as having regular activities and entertainment.
Several reviews describe entertainment and structured schedules, including bingo and activities that occur almost daily. At least one reviewer highlights outings and the role of an activities director in planning trips. There are also mentions that therapy and activities still need improvement, reflecting a gap some families noticed.
Multiple reviews mention cleanliness and a well-kept setting.
Reviews describe clean rooms and an environment that feels maintained, with at least one family using strong language about the facility being immaculate. Another review emphasizes the overall presentation on arrival and highlights how the community looks and feels when visiting. Even among critical reviews, the cleanliness praise appears as a consistent positive in separate mentions.
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120 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Panama City-Bay County International (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesClifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home is located at 4419 Tram Road, Panama City, FL 32404 in Bay County, Florida
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