C

ARDIE R COPAS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME

13000 SW TRADITION PARKWAY, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34987
Score: 64 / 100

Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 64/100. Located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home exceed national averages, with 5.77 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.91 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.77 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.91 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.84 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 4.02 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.18 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.72 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Jun 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Jun 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Jun 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    Jun 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jun 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jun 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 11.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 4.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 64 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8