The Vardell Report.Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas

Across 2 inspections from October 2024 to March 2026, state surveyors documented 86 findings at Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas; 86 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

2

2024–2026, standard

Findings

86

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

86

Of 86 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

0

No fines or payment denials in the window

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Mar 272026

   Standard health inspection

   13 findings

   • F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2026
   • F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2026
   • F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2026
   • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2026
   • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2026
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2026
   • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2026
   • F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2026
   • F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2026
   • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2026
   • F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 9, 2026
   • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 9, 2026
   • F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyLevel CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 9, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Oct 22024

   Standard health inspection

   73 findings

   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 2, 2024
   • F560Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F562Provide immediate access to any resident.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F564Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F5661) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F571Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F575Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F579Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F584Honor 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.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F586Not prohibit or in any way discourage a resident from communicating with federal, state, or local officials.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F696Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F771Ensure laboratory services, blood blanks and transfusion services provided on-site meet requirements for certified laboratories.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyLevel FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F895Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024
   • F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Citation F582, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F582 in October 2024 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2426F582 across all 2 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F584 in October 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2426F584 across all 2 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   The First 48 Hours, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F655 in October 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers the baseline care plan for a new resident’s immediate needs, due within 48 hours of admission. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2426F655 across all 2 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation F851, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F851 in October 2024 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2426F851 across all 2 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Citation F868, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F868 in October 2024 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2426F868 across all 2 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Keep all essential equipment working safely, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F908 in October 2024 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Keep all essential equipment working safely. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2426F908 across all 2 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   What changed after F582 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F582: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

2. 02

   What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?

   A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

3. 03

   What happens in the first 48 hours after admission, and who writes the first care plan?

   The First 48 Hours: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

4. 04

   What changed after F851 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F851: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

5. 05

   What changed after F868 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F868: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

6. 06

   What changed after F908 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Keep all essential equipment working safely: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

7. 07

   How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

   Insufficient nursing staff was cited in March 2026.

8. 08

   Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

   CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts October 2, 2024; anything earlier is not in it.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Puerto Rico state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Puerto Rico state survey agency

  Inspection Oct 2, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Puerto Rico state survey agency

  Inspection Mar 27, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 405033

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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