Nursing homes › Puerto Rico › Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF
Road 2 Km 39. 5 Bo Algarrobo, Vega Baja, PR 00693 · (787) 858-1580 · 45 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 5.04 (Puerto Rico median: 4.41). RN hours: 3.72. Weekend total: 3.95. Nursing staff turnover: 27%.
All-time on record: 35 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | L | Health | corrected 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. | I | Health | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-21 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Health | corrected 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-05-21 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Health | corrected 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. | E | Health | corrected 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. | E | Health | corrected 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2024-12-06 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Health | corrected 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-12-06 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Health | corrected 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2024-12-06 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-12-06 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Health | corrected 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. | F | Health | corrected 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. | F | Health | corrected 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Health | corrected 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. | F | Health | corrected 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-04-09 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-09 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-09 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Health | corrected 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. | E | Health | corrected 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-09 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Health | corrected 2024-05-17 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | C | Health | corrected 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. | C | Health | corrected 2024-05-17 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-09 | Fine | $29,997 |
No detailed ownership records on file.
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 405025), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/centro-medico-wilma-n-vazquez-snf-vega-baja-pr/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 405025. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.