CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 4050252026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez Snf

Road 2 Km 39. 5 Bo Algarrobo · Vega Baja, PR 00693 · Vega Baja County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds45CMS provider file
Recent citation rows106current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-05-2192026-05-219
Cycle 22024-12-0682024-12-0626
Cycle 32024-04-09182024-04-0936
02 / CITATION DETAIL

106 rows in the current release

3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 32 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0801Severity I · widespread actual harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0802Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0803Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0812Severity L · widespread immediate jeopardy

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0838Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0908Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · FIREK0291Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · FIREK0345Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · FIREK0352Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · FIREK0712Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · FIREK0907Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · FIREK0912Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · FIREK0918Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2026-05-21 · FIREK0921Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03
2024-12-06 · FIREE0004Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20
2024-12-06 · FIREE0006Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20
2024-12-06 · FIREE0015Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20
2024-12-06 · FIREE0018Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20
2024-12-06 · FIREE0020Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20
2024-12-06 · FIREE0022Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-04-09Fine$29,9970
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • No ownership disclosure row was matched in this release.

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours5.04per resident day
RN hours3.72per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.95per resident day
Staff turnover26.9%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Puerto Rico ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.