Nursing home in Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home
Medicare and Medicaid
13000 SW TRADITION PARKWAY, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 241-6132
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CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 5 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 home5
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home4
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home5
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home3
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jun 19, 2025. CMS counts 6 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home6
- 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 14 health deficiencies on 3 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 14 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2025 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2025 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2025 |
| Jun 19, 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2025 |
| Jun 19, 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 Jul 29, 2025 |
| Jun 19, 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 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 Apr 12, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 12, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 14, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 14, 2024 |
Show the other 4 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 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 Apr 14, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | F0761 | 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 14, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | F0775 | Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 14, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 14, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home5.94 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 home1.09 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 home35.6%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 0 penalties for this nursing home: 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 114.8 |
| 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 | Dec 6, 2022 |
| County | St. Lucie |
| CMS certification number | 686128 |
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| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucie Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Port St Lucie Hospital | Not available | Psychiatric | Yes |