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Hospital De La Concepcion Inc

Skilled nursing facility

Carr 2 Km 173 4 Bo Cain Alto
San German, PR 00683

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-PR-405032-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
San German, PR
Record Period
2024–2026
Source Documents
3
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 2 inspections from September 2024 to March 2026, state surveyors documented 51 findings at Hospital De La Concepcion Inc; 51 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections
2
2024–2026, standard
Findings
51
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
51
Of 51 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
0
No fines or payment denials in the window

What the Record Shows

  • 51 of 51 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
  • No complaint investigation appears in this window. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, March 5, 2026, recorded 5 findings (most serious: Level F).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

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. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    5 findings

    • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 1, 2026
    • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 1, 2026
    • F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 1, 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 May 1, 2026
    • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 1, 2026

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

  2. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    46 findings

    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2024
    • F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 11, 2024
    • F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 8, 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 8, 2024
    • F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 8, 2024
    • F555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 8, 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 8, 2024
    • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2024
    • F562Provide immediate access to any resident.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2024
    • F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 8, 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 8, 2024
    • F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 8, 2024
    • F570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 8, 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 8, 2024
    • F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 11, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2024
    • F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 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 11, 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 11, 2024
    • F579Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 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 23, 2024
    • F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 8, 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 8, 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 16, 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 23, 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 23, 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 15, 2024
    • F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 20, 2024
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 8, 2024
    • F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2024
    • F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2024
    • 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 Oct 23, 2024
    • 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 Oct 3, 2024
    • F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 23, 2024
    • F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Sep 12, 2024
    • F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Oct 3, 2024
    • F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Oct 10, 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.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

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

No citation repeats across the 2 inspections in this window, and no finding is waiting on a verified correction. That is what the record shows; it is not a judgment of care. The questions that follow still apply.

    04

    For Your Next Visit

    Questions to Ask on Your Visit

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

    1. 01

      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.

    2. 02

      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 September 12, 2024; anything earlier is not in it.

    05

    The Evidence

    Sources and Coverage

    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 Sep 12, 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 5, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

      Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 405032

      Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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    Coverage

    Record windowSeptember 12, 2024 – October 1, 2026

    • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before September 2024 are not in this release.
    • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

    What This Report Cannot Tell You

    Complaints not investigated onsite
    Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
    Complaint allegations
    CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
    Facility-reported incidents
    Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
    Follow-up visits
    CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
    Fire safety inspections
    Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
    Staffing levels and ownership history
    Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.

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

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