Public Record
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home
Operated by Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents per day
- 116
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 14
- Fire safety findings
- 2
- Inspections on file
- 5
- Last inspection
- 2025-06-19
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Citations
14 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0552Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 0676Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0775Generalpotential for harm
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0582Generalpotential for harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- Inspection6 deficiencies
F 0552 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
- Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, it was determined, the…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection6 deficiencies
F 0582 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
Ownership
Florida Department Of Veterans' Affairs
8nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home?
- Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Port Saint Lucie, FL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 686128.
- What is the CMS rating for Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home?
- Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home have?
- Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home is certified for 120 beds. It serves an average of 116 residents per day.
- How many citations does Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home have?
- Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home has 14 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home last inspected?
- Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home was last inspected on June 19, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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