CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF
CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF is a 45-bed nursing home in VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1989-08-09. It averages 21.6 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF?
CMS lists 35 health-inspection deficiencies for CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is L; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-21.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | L |
| 2026-05-21 | F0801 | 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 |
| 2026-05-21 | F0802, F0838, F0880, F0908 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F |
| 2026-05-21 | F0584, F0803 | 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. / 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 |
| 2026-05-21 | F0761 | 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 |
| 2024-12-06 | F0804, F0812, F0880, F0908 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F |
| 2024-12-06 | F0584 | 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 |
| 2024-12-06 | F0583, F0636, F0813 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D |
| 2024-04-09 | F0725, F0800, F0801, F0802, F0812, F0851, F0865, F0867, F0868, F0924, F0925 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. / 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. / Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. / Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly / Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F |
| 2024-04-09 | F0578, F0584, F0692, F0880 | 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. / 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. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2024-04-09 | F0577, F0679, F0838 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / 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 |
Why was CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-09 | Fine | $29,997 |
How is CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF staffed?
| Measure | This facility | PR average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.03744 | 3.79798 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 26.9 | 35.7 |
| Average number of residents per day | 21.6 | 26.7 |
Who owns CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF?
CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation.
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