Daytona Beach Senior AdvisorWhat is Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home licensed and certified as?
Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home, at 1920 Mason Avenue in Daytona Beach (32117), is a nursing home licensed for 120 beds under AHCA license #1143095; CMS's Care Compare gives it 5 of 5 stars overall (data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| AHCA license number | 1143095 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 120 |
| License status | Licensed |
| First licensed (AHCA) | January 1, 1996 |
| License expires | February 29, 2028 |
| CMS certification number | 105840 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Government - State |
| Certified beds / average residents per day | 120 / 115.8 |
| Chain (CMS) | FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS |
| Inside a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | No |
What star ratings does CMS give Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home?
On Care Compare, Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home holds 5 of 5 overall; its component ratings are 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 3 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | n/a of 5 |
Nurses and aides together log 4.81 hours per resident per day, higher than the Volusia-Flagler median of 3.57; RN hours alone come to 1.25, higher than the Volusia-Flagler median of 0.48; nursing staff turnover stands at 53.3%, higher than the Volusia-Flagler median of 48.2%.
How did Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home do at its most recent health inspection?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for this home, dated July 16, 2026, recorded 2 health deficiencies, against a Volusia-Flagler median of 2; separately, CMS shows 1 federal fine adding up to $9,503 within three years.
Earlier cycles two and three together recorded 5 deficiencies, CMS lists 0 infection-control citations, and the surveys themselves are carried out by Florida inspectors on CMS's behalf.
Are there state sanctions on Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home's license?
Yes: 4 state sanctions sit on the AHCA profile, $5,000 in all, the newest initiated May 6, 2021.
| Initiated | Sanction | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2021 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
| May 6, 2021 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| January 8, 2013 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| January 8, 2013 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
Which other Volusia-Flagler nursing homes are close to Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home?
Indigo Manor is the nearest alternative, roughly 1.0 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of 1 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo Manor 595 N Williamson Blvd, 32114 | 1.0 | 1 of 5 | 173 | 11 |
| Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center 820 N Clyde Morris Blvd, 32117 | 1.2 | 5 of 5 | 120 | 0 |
| Solaris Healthcare Daytona 550 National Healthcare Drive, 32114 | 1.5 | 5 of 5 | 73 | 2 |
| Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 1704 Huntington Village Circle, 32114 | 1.6 | 5 of 5 | 108 | 1 |
Which hospitals are nearest to Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home?
Measured in a straight line, AdventHealth Daytona Beach is closest (roughly 1.5 miles), with Halifax Health Medical Center next (roughly 2.8 miles).
Hospital case managers tend to refer to nearby homes, but a patient may pick any Medicare-certified nursing home that has a bed and accepts the referral.
AHCA profile: FloridaHealthFinder record
