Nursing home in Orlando, Florida
Alwyn C Cashe State Veterans Nursing Home
Medicare and Medicaid
5255 RAYMOND ST, Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 741-4614
- CMS shows its abuse icon for this nursing home: it was cited for abuse or neglect at the harm level or above on the most recent inspection cycle, or at the potential-harm level on both of the last two cycles.
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home1
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home2
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home4
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home1
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Feb 27, 2025. CMS counts 11 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home11
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 20 health deficiencies on 5 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 2 immediate jeopardy, 2 actual harm, 16 potential for harm.
- 2 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 2 Actual harm
- 16 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 16, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 16, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 16, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | F0840 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 16, 2026 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| Sep 5, 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| Feb 27, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 27, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 27, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 27, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 27, 2025 |
Show the other 10 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 27, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 24, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 24, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 24, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 24, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | F0777 | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 24, 2025 |
| Sep 14, 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 14, 2024 |
| Sep 14, 2024 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 14, 2024 |
| Sep 14, 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 14, 2024 |
| Sep 14, 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 14, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home5.30 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home1.25 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home72.5%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 11 penalties for this nursing home: 11 fines totaling $68,731, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 112 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 101.6 |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (7 facilities) |
| Legal business name | FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Oct 11, 2023 |
| County | Orange |
| CMS certification number | 106151 |
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| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando VA Medical Center | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Yes | |
| Orlando Health | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| UCF Lake Nona Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Aspire Health Partners | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| Central Florida Behavioral Hospital | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida | Not available | Childrens | Yes |
| University Behavioral Center | Not available | Psychiatric | No |