Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home
Port Saint Lucie, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 686128) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (772) 241-6132 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above Florida's state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
This facility reports 5.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home is a government (state-owned) nursing facility in Port Saint Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida, certified for 120 beds with an average of 114.8 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since December 6, 2022.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 5.94 hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 35.6%.
CMS records show no federal fines on this facility's history (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials on record.
There is no CMS abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
This facility is part of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.94 hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 35.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily population of 114.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (State of Florida) and is part of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs chain, which includes 7 facilities averaging a 3.9-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 6, 2022.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7722416132 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7722416132 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current rating and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/686128?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.