Nursing home / skilled nursing
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 13000 SW TRADITION PARKWAY |
| City | Port Saint Lucie |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP code | 34987 |
| County | St. Lucie |
| Phone | 772-241-6132 |
| Website | http://floridavets.org/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 686128 |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | December 6, 2022 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home is in 13000 SW TRADITION PARKWAY, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987. Phone: 772-241-6132. Ownership: Government - State. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4, staffing 5, quality measures 2). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 26.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 37.1%.
More about this provider
| The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs operates eight skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility. Its official booklet states the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans' Nursing Home in Port St. Lucie (St. Lucie County) opened in 2022, is a 120-bed facility offering skilled nursing care, and can accommodate 60 residents with dementia/Alzheimer's disease. | |
| Services and programs | Skilled nursing care; 120-bed facility opened in 2022; can accommodate 60 residents with dementia/Alzheimer's disease |
| Who it serves | Veterans; basic admission requirements for all state veterans' homes include an honorable discharge, Florida residency, and certification of need of assisted living or skilled nursing care; eligible spouses of Veterans are also eligible for admission |
| Accreditation | All FDVA facilities are licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration and inspected annually by AHCA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Inspection highlights | Facilities are inspected annually by the Agency for Health Care Administration and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Website | http://floridavets.org/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 3 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 2 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 1.06 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.99 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 24 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 26.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 32 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 24 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 32 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-06-19 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 2 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.21673 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 32.3 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.86278 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.1 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.81951 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.87844 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 4.11638 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.77803 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 5.15801 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 739 |
| Chain Name | FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS |
| Legal Business Name | FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 2.1 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 4.7 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 7 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 4.0 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 3.6 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | Y |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 117.1 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home
Where is Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home located?
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home is at 13000 SW TRADITION PARKWAY, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34987.
What care and services does Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home offer?
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home Medicare-certified?
Yes. Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home's quality rating?
CMS gives Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home an overall star rating of 5 out of 5.
How do I contact Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home?
Call Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home at 772-241-6132.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Florida can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.