Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Center at Zaragoza, LLC
El Paso, TX · 80 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 8, 2025
CMS Certification Number 745005 · first certified February 2022
Ownership
Operated by VERITAS MANAGEMENT GROUP · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within TX
12 citations — more than 74% of the 1,177 certified nursing homes in TX. Compared within TX 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 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (August 2026 to September 2026). Most TX facilities have been surveyed by October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2025. Facilities in TX are typically surveyed 13–14 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,905 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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Emergency preparedness
7 of the 12 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)
3 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 12 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in TX, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the TX figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 12 |
| Median facility in TX | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 16, 2023 | 11 |
| April 19, 2024 | 0 |
| July 8, 2025 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 1 | 2023-03-16 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 1 | 2023-03-16 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2023-03-16 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2023-03-16 |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | 1 | 2023-03-16 |
| K-0922 | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | 1 | 2025-07-08 |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | 1 | 2023-03-16 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2023-03-16 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 7
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 7 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 8, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0922 | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2025) |
March 16, 2023 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.