Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-05-21 | 9 | 2026-05-21 | 9 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-12-06 | 8 | 2024-12-06 | 26 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-04-09 | 18 | 2024-04-09 | 36 |
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Road 2 Km 39. 5 Bo Algarrobo · Vega Baja, PR 00693 · Vega Baja County
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.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-05-21 | 9 | 2026-05-21 | 9 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-12-06 | 8 | 2024-12-06 | 26 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-04-09 | 18 | 2024-04-09 | 36 |
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.
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 · 2026-07-03Ensure 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 · 2026-07-03Employ 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 · 2026-07-03Provide 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 · 2026-07-03Ensure 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 · 2026-07-03Procure 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 · 2026-07-03Conduct 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 · 2026-07-03Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-03Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-09 | Fine | $29,997 | 0 |
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.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.
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