Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF
VEGA BAJA, PR · 45 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 21, 2026
CMS Certification Number 405025 · first certified August 1989
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
71
Citations on file
Rolling three-year window
3
Life Safety surveys
In the same window
25
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
16
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file
Position within PR
71 citations — more than 100% 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
Improvingfewer citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.
The latest survey found 9 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 31. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens June 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 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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5 inspection-and-testing tags have 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
40 of the 71 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)
10 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 71 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-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 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 | 71 |
| Median facility in PR | 25 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 9, 2024 | 36 |
| December 6, 2024 | 26 |
| May 21, 2026 | 9 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 3 | 2026-05-21 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 2 | 2024-12-06 |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | 2 | 2024-12-06 |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | 2 | 2024-12-06 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 2 | 2024-12-06 |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | 2 | 2024-12-06 |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | 2 | 2024-12-06 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 40
- Smoke Deficiencies 13
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Other 6
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 40 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 13 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 21, 2026 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 3, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 3, 2026) |
| K-0352 | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 3, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 3, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 3, 2026) |
| K-0907 | Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 3, 2026) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 3, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 3, 2026) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 3, 2026) |
December 6, 2024 — 26 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 19, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2025) |
| K-0908 | Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 15, 2025) |
April 9, 2024 — 36 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2024) |
| K-0226 | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 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 (May 31, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2024) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| K-0751 | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2024) |
| K-0932 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.