Home / Florida / Port Saint Lucie
13000 Sw Tradition Parkway, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987 · St. Lucie County · (772) 241-6132
120 certified beds, about 115 residents a day · Government - State · Medicare and Medicaid since 2022
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 686128 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 19, 2025, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 14 health citations since December 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.94 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.09 of those hours.
35.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, an affiliated group of 7 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 14 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure written consent for psychotropic medications for 1 of 5 sampled residents, Resident #69, which was the facility's method of informing the resident and or representative of the risks and benefits of proposed treatments.
Inspectors wrote3) Review of the record revealed Resident #69 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and later admitted to hospice services on 04/08/25. Review of the current physician orders confirmed Resident #69 was admitted to the hospice services on 04/08/25. Another order dated 04/08/25 documented the use of Ativan, a psychotropic medication, every 4 hours as needed for anxiety. Further review of this order revealed it was an open ended order and lacked any stop date or duration of use. During a phone interview on 06/19/25 at 9:07 AM, when asked the process for ensuring a re-evaluation for the use of Ativan, and to ensure Ativan and other psychotropic medication were not used as needed without a duration of use, the Consultant pharmacist stated, If the resident is on hospice, they usually get evaluated by the physician or a practitioner weekly. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide services to ensure abilities in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) did not diminish for 1 of 3 sampled residents, Resident #27, reviewed for ambulation.
Inspectors wrote3) Review of the record revealed Resident #72 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the current MDS assessment dated [DATE] documented the resident had a BIMS score of 9, on a 0 to 15 scale, indicating mild cognitive impairment. This MDS also indicated the resident had an infection of the foot. Review of the current physician orders documented as of 06/06/25 wound care to the right foot, to include the application of betadine (an antiseptic used for skin infections), was to be completed daily and as needed for soiling, saturation, or dislodgement. The routine order for the wound care was scheduled during the evening (7 PM to 7 AM) shift. The current care plan initiated on 04/08/25 and revised on 05/23/25 documented the treatment time for the wound care had been changed to the evening shift as per the family's request to promote comfort. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure respiratory care and services for 1 of 1 sampled resident, Resident #312, as evidenced by the failure to monitor and document a respiratory assessment after administration of a nebulizer (breathing) treatment, and failure to obtain a physician order for administration of oxygen for Resident #312.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and pharmacy recommendation review, the facility failed to ensure documented physician participation in the monthly pharmacy reviews for each resident, for 3 of 6 months reviewed (February, March, and April 2025). The pharmacist also failed to identify as needed Ativan use without a documented duration of use for 3 of 3 sampled residents reviewed, Residents #69, #30, and #38, who had Ativan orders.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined, the facility failed to provide timely necessary care and services to 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #1), as evidenced by delay in reporting abnormal test results and subsequent delay in treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review and interview, it was determined, the facility failed to obtain pharmaceutical services for 3 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #2, #5 and #6) as evidence by failure to acquire and administer medications in a timely manner.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure timely and complete notification of changes in payer source for 3 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #22, #46, and #27).
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) was accurately completed related to diagnosis of Dementia for 1 of 5 sampled residents reviewed for Unnecessary Medications (Resident #13).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview and policy review, it was determined, the nursing staff failed to ensure respiratory care and services were provided as specified by the facility policy and physician's orders for 2 of 2 sampled residents reviewed for respiratory care (Resident #3 and Resident #40). The deficient practice is evidenced by failure to complete a pre and post assessment for Resident #3 during the administration of a nebulizer treatment; failure to clean or dispose of the nebulizer mask after use; and failure to provide oxygen therapy with humidifier, as specified in the physician's order for Resident #40.
Inspectors wroteBased observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure 1 of 2 medication carts in 1of 3 units (Freedom) were free of expired medications, and 1 of 1 treatment carts was secured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure laboratory results were included as part of the resident's record for 4 of 20 sampled residents (Residents #20, #42, #52, and #4).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to disinfect the glucometers (devices used to obtain a blood sugar level from a drop of resident blood), as per facility policy and manufacturer's instructions, before and after use for 3 of 3 sampled residents (Residents #58, #24, and #34). The facility also failed to follow enhanced barrier precautions (EBP), as per their policy and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommendation for 2 of 2 sampled residents with wounds (Resident #52 and #42).
2 fire safety citations on file: 1 on June 19, 2025, 1 on March 14, 2024.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.94 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.09 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.23 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.99 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.86 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 35.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.0% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.35 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 6.22 on weekdays and 5.23 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 6.26 in April to June 2025 to 5.94 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.94 | 1.09 | 6.22 | 5.23 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 115 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 6.19 | 1.13 | 6.56 | 5.24 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 116 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.77 | 0.91 | 6.01 | 5.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 116 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 6.26 | 0.97 | 6.63 | 5.35 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 109 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Trains nurse aides: this home runs a state-approved CNA program (state list: FL Board of Nursing CNA Training Programs, as of August 27, 2026). A nursing home cannot charge aides it employs, or has offered a job, for state-approved training (42 CFR 483.152(c)). See Ardie R Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home CNA training on CareerFunded, our sister site for career training.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.03 | $17.33 to $20.34 | 96,960 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.70 | $28.14 to $31.11 | 38,620 |
| Registered nurses | $40.48 | $37.82 to $48.64 | 229,940 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.0 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 48.8 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
Not reported
CMS note: The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
US median of homes 51.5% · Florida: 169 better, 109 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
US median of homes 10.7% · Florida: 2 better, 35 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 9 eligible stays.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
US median of homes 7.1% · Florida: 6 better, 21 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 5 eligible stays.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Florida55.1% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 18 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Florida0.6% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 29 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Florida1.3% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 29 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: Newly certified nursing home with less than 12-15 months of data available or the nursing opened less than 6 months ago, and there were no data to submit or claims for this measure.
Median of homes: Florida97.7% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. CMS links this home to Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, a group of 7 nursing homes averaging 4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers, Donna | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2021 | |
| Dickerson, Vicki | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2023 | |
| Fadel, Ahmad | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2023 | |
| Mallard, Lindsay | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/16/2016 | |
| Fadel, Ahmad | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/02/2025 | |
| Rogers, Donna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/02/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
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