Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez Snf
Vega Baja, Vega Baja County, Puerto Rico · CCN 405025 · For-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez Snf 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 45 certified beds, 22 residents a day on average. 35 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $29,997.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | Not enough data available to calculate a rating (CMS footnote 2) |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 5.03744 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 3.71899 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.94759 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.9% (registered nurses 35%) |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-21 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801 |
I Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-21 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0802 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-21 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0838 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-21 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-21 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-21 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-21 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-03 |
| 2024-12-06 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-12-06 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-12-06 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-21 |
| 2024-12-06 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-12-06 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-12-06 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0813 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0800 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0802 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-04-09 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0851 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0865 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-04-09 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-04-09 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · tag F0868 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-09 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0924 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-09 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0925 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0577 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-17 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0838 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-17 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-09 | Fine | $29,997 |
Who owns and runs it
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Vega Baja County.