Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA
WAUCHULA, FL · 79 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 27, 2024
CMS Certification Number 105362 · first certified February 1980
Ownership
Operated by VIVO HEALTHCARE · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed September 1, 2023 (change of ownership)from HARDEE FL OPCO LLC
Position within FL
13 citations — more than 82% of the 694 certified nursing homes in FL. Compared within FL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (October 2025 to May 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten FL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2024. Facilities in FL are typically surveyed 15–23 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 729 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
2 of the 13 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 13 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in FL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the FL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 13 |
| Median facility in FL | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 26, 2021 | 12 |
| November 15, 2022 | 1 |
| June 27, 2024 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2022-11-15 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2021-03-26 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 1 | 2021-03-26 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2021-03-26 |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | 1 | 2021-03-26 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2021-03-26 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2021-03-26 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2021-03-26 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
November 15, 2022 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2022) |
March 26, 2021 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2021) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2021) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2021) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2021) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2021) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2021) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2021) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2021) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2021) |
| K-0771 | Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2021) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2021) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.