Nursing home
Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF
Road 2 Km 39 5 Bo Algarrobo, Vega Baja, PR 00693 · Map
For profit - Corporation · 45 certified beds
Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 1/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.49 hours per resident per day, above the Puerto Rico average of 3.77. Its most recent inspection on Dec 6, 2024 cited 8 deficiencies.
- 1 fine totaling $29,997In CMS records: 1 total penalty.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF compares
This facility vs. the Puerto Rico and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Puerto Rico avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 4.49 | 3.77 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.10 | 2.91 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.34 | below avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.0% | 33.5% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 8.0 | 9.5 | 9.5 | below avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Penalties in CMS records: 1 fine totaling $29,997, 1 total penalty.
What inspectors found at Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Potential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Dec 6, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Dec 6, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Dec 6, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Dec 6, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Dec 6, 2024 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Dec 6, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Dec 6, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Dec 6, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · Apr 9, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Environmental Deficiencies · Apr 9, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies · Apr 9, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Apr 9, 2024 · Full report (PDF)
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- Road 2 Km 39 5 Bo Algarrobo
Vega Baja, PR 00693 - CMS certification #
- 405025
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 45
- Avg residents/day
- 24.2
- Provider type
- Medicare
- First certified
- 1989-08-09
- Setting
- Urban
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Location and nearby
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Other public records
Full public records, with dates and sources
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez, Vega Baja. 1.1 miles away, straight line. Location approximate.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Alternative Healthcare Solutions LLC, San Juan. 21.4 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Corporacion Las Vegas, LLC, Manati. 6.0 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Farmacia Caridad. 0.2 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 00693 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fmc Vega Baja, Vega Baja, 1.1 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 1 of 5 stars)
Fmc Vega Alta, Vega Alta, 4.6 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Atlantis Manati, Manati, 6.0 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 1 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 23 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 00693.
Hospicio Divino Salvador, Inc, office in Vega Baja, 1.1 miles away, straight line
Hospicio Las Brisas, office in Vega Alta, 4.6 miles away, straight line
Hospicio Divina Misericordia Corp, office in Vega Alta, 5.2 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Deric Lopez, MD, Manati. 6.0 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- FEMA has a flood map for this community (effective November 18, 2009), but it is not in FEMA's digital flood map data, so the zone at this address could not be read. FEMA's Map Service Center has the map. (FEMA flood map)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF a good nursing home?
CMS gives Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 1/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF staffed?
Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF reports 4.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Puerto Rico average of 3.77.
Has Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 8 deficiencies.
How many beds does Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF have?
Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SNF is certified for 45 beds.