ARDIE R COPAS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME

Ardie R. Copas State Veterans Nursing Home has a solid 4-out-of-5-star health inspection rating, which is a good sign that state inspectors have generally found this facility to be well-run. There is one government penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $3,145, with the most recent penalty dated February 2023. A single penalty of this size is relatively minor in the context of nursing home oversight, and it does not suggest a pattern of serious or repeated violations. That said, families should always ask the facility directly about what led to the citation and what steps were taken to address it. Overall, this inspection history is reassuring, though as with any facility, it is worth doing your homework before making a final decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Port Saint Lucie on the [Port Saint Lucie nursing homes and assisted living page](/florida/port-saint-lucie).