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Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home
13000 Sw Tradition Parkway, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987 · St. Lucie County · (772) 241-6132
Fewer inspection deficiencies (6) than 46% of nursing homes in Florida. Rated #1 of 6 nursing homes in Port Saint Lucie by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 5.9 — above the Florida average of 3.82.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 114.8 |
| Ownership | Government |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 5.94 (Florida average: 3.82) |
| — of which RN hours | 1.09 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 3.99 |
| Staff turnover | 36% |
| RN turnover | 37% |
| Most recent health inspection | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 6 (Florida average: 7.1) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 26 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 0 fine(s) totaling $0 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 0 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.