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Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, FL

Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Port Charlotte, FL.

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Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, FL

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  • Interior

    A heartwarming moment of celebration with an elderly person and their caregiver, surrounded by colorful balloons.

  • Outdoors

    A tranquil scene of palm trees surrounded by fresh mulch and lush grass, bathed in the gentle morning light.

  • Building

    A view of a modern building with a red roof, captured from the side mirror of a car on a sunny day.

  • Trees

    A peaceful residential street lined with trees and parked vehicles under a bright blue sky.

  • Windows

    A sunlit hallway with windows and a view of greenery outside.

  • Landscaping

    A memorial honoring a leader in the Armed Forces who served the United States of America.

  • Garden

    A vibrant garden with various flowers and plants, showcasing a lively outdoor space.

  • Entrance

    A welcoming entrance to a hospitality establishment on a sunny day.

21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33954

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 107 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Overall Review of Douglas Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home

common 37 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and communication stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, attentive, and communicative.

Across the reviews, families repeatedly mention caring, friendly staff who communicate with them and treat residents with respect. Several also describe residents appearing content and well cared for, with staff helping with day-to-day needs. A smaller number of reviews are sharply negative, including complaints about administration or professionalism, so experiences arenā€™t uniformly positive.

common 18 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is consistently praised

Many reviews highlight a clean building and clean rooms.

Cleanliness comes up often, with multiple families describing the facility as very clean and well maintained. Some mention laundry and personal care details that reflect routine cleaning, while others simply emphasize the overall condition of the building. There is at least one severe negative review that describes neglect and poor hygiene, which makes this theme worth reading alongside the negative experiences.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food quality gets multiple mentions

Food quality is praised in several reviews.

A few reviews describe meals as tasty and plentiful, and another mentions variety without repeating the same food pattern. Others simply note that the food is good. While dining isnā€™t discussed as much as staff or cleanliness, the mentions that do appear are generally positive.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews frequently mention structured activities like bingo and crafts.

Several families describe residents having ongoing opportunities to participate, including activities such as bingo, crafts, karaoke, and social group events. Some also mention short trips and scheduled programming. Even when one review says a loved one didnā€™t participate much, the activities themselves are still described as enjoyable.

common 10 reviews mention this

Medical support and therapy come up

Residents receive hands-on medical support, including therapy when needed.

Multiple reviews mention medical needs being handled, including staying on top of care and providing physical therapy when itā€™s needed. Some families also describe residents as receiving good care overall. However, there are also negative reviews that accuse the facility of neglect or improper care, so readers may want to weigh both ends of the feedback.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Port Charlotte, Florida offers a convenient and well-rounded community for senior living. With a variety of nearby places of worship, restaurants serving diverse cuisines, parks for outdoor recreation, and reputable physicians and pharmacies for healthcare needs, residents can easily access essential services and amenities. Additionally, the proximity to hospitals such as Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Fawcett Memorial Hospital ensures quality medical care is readily available. The presence of cafes like Panera Bread and Starbucks provides opportunities for social gatherings or peaceful relaxation. Moreover, entertainment options at Regal Town Center - Port Charlotte theater offer leisure activities for seniors to enjoy. Overall, this area presents a comfortable and vibrant environment suitable for seniors seeking a fulfilling lifestyle.

Places of Worship

  • New Day Christian Church (1.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Prime Serious Steak (2.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.4 miles)
  • Zaxby's (2.4 miles)
  • Sam's Subs (2.4 miles)
  • Donato's Italian Restaurant (2.4 miles)
  • Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill (2.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • McGuire Park (2.3 miles)
  • Higgs Park (4 miles)

Physicians

  • Millennium Physician Group (2.3 miles)
  • Melody Hope Burt (2.4 miles)
  • Florida Neurology Institute (2.4 miles)
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine of SW Florida (2.5 miles)
  • Fernandez Luis MD (2.5 miles)
  • Vaddepally Raghavenber (2.5 miles)
  • My Childrens Doctor (2.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Polidoro, Angelique Millennium Physician Group (2.4 miles)
  • Harborview Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • WM Neigh. Market Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.5 miles)
  • Metro Diner (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Maternal Child Center (2.6 miles)
  • Tele Care (2.6 miles)
  • Bayfront Health Port Charlotte (2.6 miles)
  • Fawcett Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • Murdock Ambulatory Surgery Center (3.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Town Center - Port Charlotte (3.3 miles)

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