Mica Voices Concern Over Delay in Clyde E. Lassen State VA Nursing Home Accreditation

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U.S. Rep. John L. Mica (R-St. Augustine) voiced his concern today to Veterans Administration and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) leaders regarding the delay in getting proper accreditation for the Clyde E. Lassen State VA Nursing Home in St. Augustine.

"It is a shame that it has taken nearly seven months for the new state VA nursing home in St. Augustine to become fully accredited," said Mica. "To resolve this outstanding matter, and to prevent any further veterans from being turned away; I called an emergency meeting of state VA and other leaders in St. Augustine."

The new Clyde E. Lassen State VA Nursing Home, which opened this past September, will help homeless veterans in the region and will also provide much needed counseling and long-term medical care for those who have served our nation. St. Johns County is home to over 17,000 veterans and growing. This 95,508 square-foot, 120 bed nursing home, located at 4650 State Road 16 in St. Augustine, will provide some relief for those most in need and support other over-stressed facilities in the region.

"While I am pleased with the implementation of this new facility, I am dismayed that bureaucracy is getting in the way of our nation's commitment to our veterans," concluded Rep. Mica.

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