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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 686128

ARDIE R COPAS STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME

PORT SAINT LUCIE, Florida · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 120

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Finances, as filed

From this facility’s Medicare cost reports on form CMS-2540, each figure with the worksheet, line and column it was read from.

Cost report for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on December 31, 2025.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2025
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$14,234,420CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$121,531CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$14,112,889CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$18,770,553CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$4,657,664CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$2,915,756CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$1,741,908CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$1,741,908 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2025
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Bed days available, all components43,800CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 200
Medicare (Title XVIII) patient days961CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 400
Medicaid (Title XIX) patient days1,396CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 500
Other-payer patient days30,349CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 600
Total patient days, all components32,706CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Medicare discharges12CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 900
Medicaid discharges7CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1000
Other-payer discharges298CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1100
Total discharges, all components317CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days80.08CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days199.43CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days103.17CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1445863, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2024.zip.

Fiscal year 2024, ended June 30, 2024

Cost report for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on December 20, 2024.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2024
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$8,961,352CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$1,687,142CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$7,274,210CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$13,090,324CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$5,816,114CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$4,630,179CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$1,185,935CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$1,185,935 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2024
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components18,712CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components114CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days26.33CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days257CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days164.14CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1401429, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2023.zip.

Fiscal year 2023, ended June 30, 2023

Cost report for December 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 — a reporting period of 206 days, not a full year, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on January 29, 2024.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2023
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$3,191,438CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$1,617,366CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$1,574,072CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$6,800,081CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$5,226,009CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$5,487,403CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income$261,394CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: $261,394 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2023
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components120CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components6,979CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components41CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days26.5CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, all patients, in days170.22CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1372704, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2023.zip.

Nurse staffing

Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
FADEL, AHMADADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/02/2025
ROGERS, DONNAADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/02/2025
ROGERS, DONNACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/01/2021
DICKERSON, VICKIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/30/2023
FADEL, AHMADOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/30/2023
MALLARD, LINDSAYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/16/2016

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (enrollment ID O20220809003884).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1006/30/2022
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
AHMAD FADELIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing4/2/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DONNA ROGERSIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing4/2/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DONNA ROGERSIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR010/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
AHMAD FADELIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing6/30/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LINDSAY MALLARDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing10/16/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
VICKI DICKERSONIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing6/30/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

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Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1June 19, 2025June 19, 202561
2March 14, 2024March 14, 202481
3December 6, 2022December 6, 202200

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

14 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
June 19, 2025HealthF 0552Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 29, 2025
June 19, 2025HealthF 0605Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 29, 2025
June 19, 2025HealthF 0676Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 29, 2025
June 19, 2025HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 29, 2025
June 19, 2025HealthF 0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 29, 2025
June 19, 2025HealthF 0756Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 29, 2025
March 12, 2025HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 12, 2025
March 12, 2025HealthF 0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 12, 2025
March 14, 2024HealthF 0582Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 14, 2024
March 14, 2024HealthF 0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 14, 2024
March 14, 2024HealthF 0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 14, 2024
March 14, 2024HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 14, 2024
March 14, 2024HealthF 0775Administration DeficienciesKeep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 14, 2024
March 14, 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 14, 2024

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

No penalty on file for this facility in CMS’s Care Compare penalties data.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeGovernment - State
Legal Business NameFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2022-12-06
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanY
County/ParishSt. Lucie
Telephone Number7722416132
Chain NameFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Chain ID739
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds120
Average Number of Residents per Day114.8
Overall Rating5
Health Inspection Rating4
QM Rating3
Long-Stay QM Rating3
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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