Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home
13000 Sw Tradition Parkway · Port Saint Lucie, FL · 34987 · 7722416132
120 certified beds Government - State Chain: Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.13 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
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.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 686128 · certified since December 6, 2022. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.