01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-06-19 | 6 | 2025-06-19 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-03-14 | 8 | 2024-03-14 | 1 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-12-06 | 0 | 2022-12-06 | 0 |
CMS CCN 6861282026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home
13000 Sw Tradition Parkway · Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987 · St. Lucie County
Certified beds120CMS provider file
Recent citation rows16current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
16 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-06-19 · HEALTHF0552Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-292025-06-19 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-292025-06-19 · HEALTHF0676Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-292025-06-19 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-292025-06-19 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-292025-06-19 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-292025-06-19 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-172025-03-12 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-12 · complaint2025-03-12 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-12 · complaint2024-03-14 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-142024-03-14 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-142024-03-14 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-142024-03-14 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-142024-03-14 · HEALTHF0775Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-142024-03-14 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-142024-03-14 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-1403 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- ROGERS, DONNAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2021
- DICKERSON, VICKIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2023
- FADEL, AHMADIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2023
- MALLARD, LINDSAYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/16/2016
- FADEL, AHMADIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/02/2025
- ROGERS, DONNAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/02/2025
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours5.94per resident day
RN hours1.09per resident day
Weekend nurse hours5.23per resident day
Staff turnover35.6%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Port Saint Lucie ledger →Other published facilities nearby
Life Care Center Of Port Saint Lucie123 beds · CMS overall 3/544 citation rowsPalm Garden Of Port Saint Lucie120 beds · CMS overall 5/524 citation rowsPort St Lucie Rehabilitation And Healthcare180 beds · CMS overall 4/526 citation rowsSavannas Park Health And Rehabilitation Center120 beds · CMS overall 4/535 citation rowsTiffany Hall Nursing And Rehab Center120 beds · CMS overall 3/525 citation rows