Veranda of Pensacola
Nursing Home, Independent Living & Assisted Living · Pensacola, FL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Veranda of Pensacola

Nursing Home, Independent Living & Assisted Living · Pensacola, FL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Veranda of Pensacola accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Veranda of Pensacola

Designed to help residents live an enriching retirement experience, Veranda of Pensacola is a welcoming senior living community in Pensacola, FL, offering independent living and assisted living options. Residents here are offered with beautifully designed accommodations that are catered to their unique preferences and needs. A reliable care team is available to deliver compassionate support with daily living activities and other things that residents may need help with.

Dedicated to helping residents live healthy lives, the community provides extensive wellness programs combined with access to off-site clinical and rehabilitation services through its trusted partnerships. Apart from its vibrant activities, the community also provides an enjoyable dining experience featuring a great selection of healthy and tasty meals. Various amenities, such as a library, fitness center, movie theater, pool, and relaxing outdoor spaces are also offered for a more convenient living experience.

(850) 479-4000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 36.6% Above FL avg. ▲ 36.6% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 57.7% Above FL avg. ▲ 57.7% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 19.6% Below FL avg. ▼ 19.6% Below FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 53.2% Below FL avg. ▼ 53.2% Below FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Florida state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 56th out of 252 homes in Florida. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 30m per day
Rank #56 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 252 homes in Florida. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 252 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Florida avg (4h 25m per day)
vs Florida avg
+2%

0 of 1 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 31m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day

Types of Care at Veranda of Pensacola

Independent Living Assisted Living

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Higher occupancy than the Florida average: 84.3%
Occupancy rate
89.6% Rank #122 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 122nd out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
63 days
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #698 / 1073Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 698th out of 1073 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
22 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #1158 / 1485Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1158th out of 1485 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 3, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 2, 2027
CountyEscambia
License Number11190

Ownership & Operating Entity

Veranda of Pensacola is legally operated by Veranda Of Pensacola Inc, and administrated by Kimberly June Lamb.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
60 units
Total beds
60 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 23 citations 24 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.

Well above the Florida average for nursing homes.

Florida nursing homes benchmark: C+ 77/100

Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. Well above the Florida average for nursing homes.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Citations per year (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Total inspections (8% below)
• Inspections with citations (56% below)
• Inspection citation rate (53% below)
Latest Inspection June 4, 2024 Other

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2333 This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (23 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 30% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2012. 1.62.4 This facility has 33% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida nursing home (1.6 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 33% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 11.3 This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2426 This facility has 8% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida nursing home (24 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 8% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 716 This facility has 56% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida nursing home (7 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 56% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 29%62% This facility has 33 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida nursing home (29% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 33% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • VERANDA OF PENSACOLA, INC underwent its latest inspection on June 4, 2024, resulting in no cited deficiencies. During the reporting period from July 3, 2012 to June 4, 2024, a total of 23 inspections were conducted, with all but one citing deficiencies. The facility faced 20 line-item deficiencies across various types of inspections, including standard, monitor, complaint, and unknown categories. Common themes in these inspections centered around resident care and rights. Notably, the facility has demonstrated improvement, as evidenced by its correction notes indicating that cited deficiencies were addressed.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 3

Florida average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations
5 Rank #19 / 251Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 251 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Florida State average, with a ranking across all 251 FL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Florida average 19.7

Citations per inspection
1.67 Rank #10 / 251Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 251 homes in Florida. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Florida mean across 251 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Florida average 4.48


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 5 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 5 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

0 critical citations Florida average: 0.8

0 serious citations Florida average: 0.4

5 moderate citations Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations Florida average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Oct 02, 2025

Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 02, 2025

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 02, 2025

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 11, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 169
Employees 164
Contractors 5
Staff to resident ratio 1.51:1
0% compared with Florida average
Florida average ratio: 1.47:1 Florida average ratio: 1.47:1See full Florida ranking
Avg staff/day 66
Average shift 7.5 hours
5% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 7.9 hours Florida average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Florida ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 45,348

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 12 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.6 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 35 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 35
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 81 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 81
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.2%

112 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant8108121,24892100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse3503511,02892100%8.1
Nurse Aide in Training120122,9038997%8
Registered Nurse120122,3868997%6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021,0246470%8
RN Director of Nursing2029786975%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician3038497177%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist5056547177%6.1
Dietitian2025416773%7
Nurse Practitioner1015386874%7.9
Administrator1015126470%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015126470%8
Other Dietary Services Staff2025055054%8.4
Physical Therapy Aide1014776166%7.8
Qualified Social Worker1013305560%6
Physical Therapy Assistant2022413437%7.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant044843437%2.1
Medical Director011281415%2
81 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
35 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 97%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 97%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 75%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 77%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 77%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 73%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 74%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 54%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 66%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 60%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 37%
4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 37%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 15%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.0
22% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.3
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.2%
45% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.2%
13% better than Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 10.6%
22% better than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.3%
100% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.5%
22% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.9%
15% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.2%
115% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.9%
14% better than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
5% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
7% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 112
Medicare
8
7.1% of residents
Medicaid
68
60.7% of residents
Private pay or other
36
32.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$12.9M
Operating loss
-$1.2M
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$12.9M Rank #196 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$1.2M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #173 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 173rd out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.7M
51.6% of revenue Rank #54 / 256Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Florida average. Well-run Florida SNFs typically land around 49–56% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.5M
Total costs $14.1M

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 613 / 630 / 930 / 980 / 1030 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

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Movie Theater

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Activities in this home

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Financial Assistance for
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Veranda of Pensacola is located in Pensacola, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Veranda of Pensacola

What neighborhood is Veranda of Pensacola in?

Veranda of Pensacola is in the Northwest Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola.

What languages are spoken at Veranda of Pensacola?

The team at Veranda of Pensacola speaks English.

Is Veranda of Pensacola in a walkable area?

Veranda of Pensacola has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Veranda of Pensacola?

According to FL state health department records, Veranda of Pensacola's license number is 11190.

When does Veranda of Pensacola's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Veranda of Pensacola's license expires on September 2, 2027.

What payment types does Veranda of Pensacola accept?

Veranda of Pensacola accepts Other.

Does Veranda of Pensacola operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Veranda of Pensacola is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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