Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home
13000 SW Tradition Parkway, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987 · (772) 241-6132
Government - State · 120 certified beds
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 6 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 19, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.June 19, 2025 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.June 19, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.June 19, 2025 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 19, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 19, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.June 19, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 12, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 12, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.94 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.09 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.86 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.99 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 114.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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