ARDIE R COPAS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME
13000 SW TRADITION PARKWAY, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34987 · CCN 686128
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 115.8
- Phone
- 7722416132
Inspection history vs Florida & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Florida avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-06-19 | 8 | 7.3 | 9.5 | +0.7 worse |
| 2 | 2024-03-14 | 6 | 6.3 | 9.8 | -0.3 better |
| 3 | 2022-12-06 | 0 | 6.0 | 9.3 | -6.0 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.77 | — |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.91 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 6.39 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
- Facilities in chain
- 8
- Chain avg overall
- 3.30 / 5
Inspection citations (14)
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-06-19 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-06-19 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2025-06-19 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-06-19 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-06-19 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-06-19 · Health · corrected 2025-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0775Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2022-06-30 |
| DICKERSON, VICKI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-06-30 |
| FADEL, AHMAD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-06-30 |
| MALLARD, LINDSAY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-10-16 |
| ROGERS, DONNA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-10-01 |
Other facilities in PORT SAINT LUCIE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| PALM GARDEN OF PORT SAINT LUCIE | ★★★★★ | 120 |
| PORT ST LUCIE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE | ★★★★☆ | 180 |
| SAVANNAS PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 120 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF PORT SAINT LUCIE | ★★★☆☆ | 123 |
| TIFFANY HALL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER | ★★☆☆☆ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.