About Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez SnfCentro Medico Wilma N Vazquez Snf is located at Road 2 Km 39 5 Bo Algarrobo, Vega Baja, PR, reachable at (787) 858-1580. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 45.0 certified beds and serves an average of 24 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1989-08-09. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#8217 of 14703 nationally – #4 of 9 in Puerto Rico
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez Snf may be considered for families with limited options in Vega Baja, PR, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
N/A
Long-Stay QM Rating
N/A
Short-Stay QM Rating
N/A
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightCentro Medico Wilma N Vazquez Snf currently provides 4 hours 30 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 3 hours 6 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 71 min/day (2022) to 186 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is 31.0%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $29,997. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Nationally, Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez Snf ranks 8217th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 70.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within PR, it ranks 4th out of 9 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,427 nationally and RN hours rank #85 nationally (#3 in PR).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
PR State Rank
Note
2022
2.59
#13,389 / 14,703
#4 / 9
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2023
2.85
#12,751 / 14,703
#4 / 9
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
2.65
#13,677 / 14,703
#6 / 9
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2025
3.84
#5,748 / 14,703
#3 / 9
Above average
2026
4.49
#2,427 / 14,703
#3 / 9
Top 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
PR State Rank
Note
2022
1.19
#1,229 / 14,703
#4 / 9
Top 10%
2023
1.71
#325 / 14,703
#3 / 9
Top 5%
2024
1.57
#449 / 14,703
#6 / 9
Top 5%
2025
2.75
#111 / 14,703
#4 / 9
Top 5%
2026
3.10
#85 / 14,703
#3 / 9
Top 5%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez Snf is certified as a Medicare facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1989-08-09. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (787) 858-1580 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez Snf holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (N/A★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 70.2/100, placing it #8217 of 14703 facilities nationally and #4 of 9 in Puerto Rico. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez Snf receives a reported average of 4 hours 30 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 3 hours 6 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 23 minutes; Nurse Aide — 0 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 44 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 31.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $29,997. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $29,997, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 172.5 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Centro Medico Wilma N Vazquez Snf ranks 8217th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 70.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within PR, it ranks 4th out of 9 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,427 nationally and RN hours rank #85 nationally (#3 in PR). Our composite quality score of 70.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Vega Baja, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/puerto_rico/vega-baja/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.