Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
ARDIE R COPAS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME
13000 SW TRADITION PARKWAY · PORT ST. LUCIE, FL 34987 · Lic. #VA-ATC-4105 (FL) · 120 certified beds
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About ARDIE R COPAS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME
ARDIE R COPAS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME is a nursing home in PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida. Public records list 120 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a government body and tie the listing to Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. We hold 14 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 19 June 2025. Public enforcement records list no fine or payment denial against it. Reported staffing works out to 5.94 nurse hours per resident per day. Department of Veterans Affairs data lists it as a veterans long-term care setting. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
14
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
14
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
14
Inspection history (14)
Records from March 2024 to June 2025.
June 19, 2025 · D
Citation F0605Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-19 under CMS tag F0605 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-19.GOVJune 19, 2025 · D
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-19 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-19.GOVJune 19, 2025 · D
Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-19 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-19.GOVJune 19, 2025 · D
Citation F0676Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-19 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-19.GOVJune 19, 2025 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-19 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-19.GOVJune 19, 2025 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-19 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-19.GOVMarch 12, 2025 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-12 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-12.GOVMarch 12, 2025 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-12 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-12.GOVMarch 14, 2024 · D
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-14 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-14.GOVMarch 14, 2024 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-14 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-14.GOVMarch 14, 2024 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-14 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-14.GOVMarch 14, 2024 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-14 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-14.GOVMarch 14, 2024 · D
Citation F0775Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-14 under CMS tag F0775 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-14.GOVMarch 14, 2024 · D
Citation F0582Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-14 under CMS tag F0582 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-14.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 5.94 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q46.19 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-016.19 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-015.94 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-015.94 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q15.94 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.25 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
government-state
CMS Care Compare chain: Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Chain ID 739 · 7 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3.9
- Chain average health inspection rating: 3.6
- Chain average staffing rating: 4.3
- Chain average quality measure rating: 2.4
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
parent · PAC 5698686608
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Government - State".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Government - State".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical FL range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Phone number
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Parent organization
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
- Va Atc Cnhas of 2025
- Care types, City, Is veterans, License number, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Ownership type, State, Street address, ZIP code
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