Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CENTRO DE CUIDADO PROLONGADO SAN LUCAS
RIO PIEDRAS, PR · 25 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 27, 2026
CMS Certification Number 405033 · first certified October 2024
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Church related
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within PR
30 citations — more than 75% of the 9 certified nursing homes in PR. Compared within PR 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 10 citations; the earlier survey in the window averaged 20. With 2 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Nursing homes nationally are typically surveyed 12–17 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 19,385 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records. PR has too few recent surveys to measure on its own, so the national interval is used.
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
9 of the 30 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)
6 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 30 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-0924 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in PR, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the PR figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 30 |
| Median facility in PR | 25 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 2, 2024 | 20 |
| March 27, 2026 | 10 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | 2 | 2026-03-27 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-03-27 |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | 1 | 2024-10-02 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 1 | 2026-03-27 |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | 1 | 2024-10-02 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 1 | 2026-03-27 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2026-03-27 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-10-02 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 9
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Egress Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 9 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 27, 2026 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2026) |
| K-0232 | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2026) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2026) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2026) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2026) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2026) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 9, 2026) |
October 2, 2024 — 20 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| K-0751 | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.