Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home

Nursing Home · Port Saint Lucie, FL

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - State

CMS certification number686128

Contact & location

13000 SW Tradition Parkway
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
St. Lucie County
Phone
(772) 241-6132
ZIP code
34987 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
114.8 (96% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Chain
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (7 facilities, avg 3.9★)
Medicare certified since
December 6, 2022
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.94 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.09 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.86 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.99 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
5.23 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
35.6 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
37.0 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
14 health · 2 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-06-19 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-19 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-19 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-19 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-19 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-19 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-03-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-03-12 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-12
2024-03-14 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-14
2024-03-14 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-14
2024-03-14 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-14
2024-03-14 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-14
2024-03-14 Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
F0775 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-14
2024-03-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-14

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Fadel, Ahmad (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rogers, Donna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rogers, Donna (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dickerson, Vicki (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fadel, Ahmad (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mallard, Lindsay (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home?

Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.

How many beds does Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 115 residents per day.

Has Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home?

It is part of Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs and is classified as government - state. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home?

(772) 241-6132. The facility is located at 13000 SW Tradition Parkway, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.