Government - State

Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home

1920 Mason Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

(386) 274-3460 · Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

4CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
4 of 5Overall
3 of 5Health inspections
5 of 5Staffing
3 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipGovernment - StateCertified beds120
Estimated occupancy95.9%Latest inspection2024-10-17

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 4 of 5
better
Health-inspection score
Facility: 27.0 points
better
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 4.53 hours/day
better
RN staffing
Facility: 1.23 hours/day
better
Staff turnover
Facility: 58.0%
worse
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 5 deficiencies
better
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating4 of 54 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score27.0 points18.0 points38.5 points
Total nurse staffing4.53 hours/day3.56 hours/day3.63 hours/day
RN staffing1.23 hours/day0.50 hours/day0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover58.0%48.8%41.8%
Latest health deficiencies5 deficiencies2 deficiencies6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2024-10-17
5 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0812 · Severity E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-22

Tag 0558 · Severity D

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-22

Tag 0645 · Severity D

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-22

Tag 0684 · Severity D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-22

Tag 0806 · Severity D

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-22
2022-12-01
5 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0761 · Severity F

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-01-30

Tag 0689 · Severity E

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-01-30

Tag 0582 · Severity D

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-01-30

Tag 0695 · Severity D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-01-30

Tag 0880 · Severity D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-01-30
2021-04-22
5 deficiencies
Highest severity: G

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0684 · Severity G

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-05-22

Tag 0812 · Severity F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-05-22

Tag 0908 · Severity F

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-05-22

Tag 0623 · Severity D

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-05-22

Tag 0757 · Severity D

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-05-22

Staffing composition

2.73 hours/dayNurse aide
0.57 hours/dayLPN
1.23 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
4.53 hours/day
County median
3.56 hours/day
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.92 hours/day
Staff turnover
58.0%
RN turnover
35.5%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

1.3 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 1.9 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

0.6 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 0.8 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

2.2%similarFlorida: 2.2% · County: 3.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

8.5%worseFlorida: 4.2% · County: 4.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

3.8%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

12.2%worseFlorida: 7.0% · County: 8.6%
2025Q2-2026Q1

These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.

Questions to ask

Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
  1. What is driving staff turnover, and what is being done to retain nurses and aides?

    Suggested because of: staff turnover
  2. How does the care team prevent and treat pressure injuries?

    Suggested because of: pressure ulcers
  3. How are antipsychotic medications reviewed, reduced when appropriate, and discussed with families?

    Suggested because of: antipsychotic use
  4. What operational changes followed the facility's most recent penalty?

    Suggested because of: penalties
  5. How will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

County
Volusia County
Certified beds
120
Average daily residents
115.1
Ownership
Government - State
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1994-01-19
CCN
105840

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.73065
Lpn hours0.56666
Rn hours1.23256
Reported total hours4.52987
Weekend total hours3.92055
Weekend rn hours0.82058
Adjusted total hours5.54139
Total turnover percent58
Rn turnover percent35.5
Administrators left1

Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.

Penalties & Enforcement

$9,503.00Total fines
1Number of fines
0Payment denials
DateTypeAmount
2024-10-17Fine$9,503.00

Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.

Citations

5Health citations
1Fire safety citations

Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.

Serious Deficiencies

FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.

1

2021-04-22 · G

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
CARTER, ALFREDCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
TWITTY, PAULACORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
CHAMPAGNE, KELLIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
KINNE, SANDFORDADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
TWITTY, PAULAADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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