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Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas
Carr 844 Km 0 5 Cupey, Rio Piedras, PR 00928 · San Juan County · (787) 761-8383
25 certified beds, about 4 residents a day · Non profit - Church related · Medicare since 2024
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 405033 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 27, 2026, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Puerto Rico average is 7.3, the national average 9.2).
Of 86 health citations since October 2024, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (4 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 86 health citations on file.
March 27, 2026Standard inspection · 13 citations
- F Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. This affected all residents.
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with Clinical Manager (employee # 1) and document review performed on 3/27/2026 at 10:00 AM, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure proper transmission of Payroll Based Journal-PBJ data. 1. During an interview performed on 3/27/2026, 10:00 AM with Clinical Manager (employee # 1), she stated that she submitted all quarterly reports as requested and that the system return a confirmation report with status submission as completed. She provided a document named Submission List (see attachment), which indicates that on 10/17/2025 at 11:08 AM a report was received, identified by the clinical manager as the fourth quarterly report of 2025 and on 02/09/2026 at 9:16 AM as the first quarterly report of 2026.2. [...]
- F Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to maintain all mechanical in safe and operational condition.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations of the physical environment and facility staff interviews performed on 03/25/2026 through 03/27/2026 from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM, it was determined that the facility failed to promote the resident right to receive service in a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. This deficient practice was observed on 3 out of 8 rooms at the facility visited.
- E Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on medical records reviewed (RR) and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the baseline care plan for each resident includes the instructions, services and treatments needed to provide effective person-centered care for 2 out of 14 records reviewed (R.R #10 and #34).
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed (RR) and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that facility personnel develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident according with resident needs for 6 out of 14 records review (R.R #1, #3, #10, #11, #33 and #34).
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical records reviewed (RR) and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that facility personnel developed within 7 days after completion of the comprehensive assessment and reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each assessment according with resident needs for 5 out of 14 records review (R.R #1, #3, #11, #33 and #34).
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Beneficiary Notification of four (4) resident discharge, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure to inform each Medicare-eligible resident, in writing, at 48 hours previous to be discharge the Notice Medicare Non- Coverage in 1 out of 4 supplemental sample Resident (R) #38.
- D Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed (R.R), resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that sign and date the medical orders in the medical record, related to the urinary catheter insertion for 1 out of 14 records reviewed (R.R #11).
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed (R.R) and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a monthly drug regimen review was complete by a consultant pharmacist for 1 out of 14 records review (R.R # 2).
- D Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with director of nursing (employee # 8) and record review performed on 3/27/2026 at 11:20 AM, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure reasonable efforts to review or adjust the individual resident's food plan to meet the specific needs of assistance during meals.
- C Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with director of nursing (employee # 8) and document review performed on 3/27/2026 at 10:20 AM, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the designation of a charge nurse in each shift to perform the specific responsibilities designated by the facility.
- C Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on review of Quality Assessment Performance Improvement- QAPI and interview with facility director of institutional program (employee #2) on 03/27/2026, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a QAPI committee with the participation of the Medical Director or his/her designee; and Infection Control Officer in each QAPI committee meeting.
October 2, 2024Standard inspection · 73 citations
- L Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with resident right and exercise of right which can affect all admitted residents. This Constituted and Immediate Jeopardy to the health and safety for residents.
- L Have 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and procedures with the Nursing Supervisor (employee #15), Acting Manager (employee # 18) was interviewed on 09/09/2024 at 9:00 AM through 9:45 AM, it was determined that the facility failed to secure itself by failing to appoint the services of a full-time Director of Nursing. The deficient practice can affect all residents admitted at the facility. This Constituted and Immediate Jeopardy to the health and safety for residents.
- L Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with the facility human resources personnel (employee #11), it was determined that facility failed to demonstrate is being managed in a manner that enables it to use resources effectively and efficiently. This Constituted and Immediate Jeopardy to the health and safety for residents.
- L Establish 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of governing body rules and regulations and committee meetings, it was determined that facility failed to demonstrate that had a governing body, or designated persons functioning as a governing body, legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies regarding the management and operation of the facility. This Constituted and Immediate Jeopardy to the health and safety for residents.
- F Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with resident right to designate a representative in accordance with State law and any legal surrogate so designated may exercise the resident's rights to the extent provided by state law.
- F Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident has the right to be informed of, and participate in his or her treatment.
- F Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and procedures and interview with nursing supervisor (employee #15), it was determined that facility failed to promote the right of each resident to sign the forms stating they understand their condition and the proposed treatment, and that they agree to the treatment. This deficient practice was identified in 2 out of 2 closed records (CR) of residents that receive services at the facility. (CR #3 and CR #4).
- F Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the residents' right to self-administer medications if the interdisciplinary team determined that this practice is clinically appropriate.
- F Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to choose his/her attending physician.
- F Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to be treated with respect and dignity.
- F Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to receive services with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences.
- F Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to share a room with his or her spouse, with his or her roommate of choice when practicable when residents live in the same facility and receive written notice, including the reason for the change, before the resident's room or roommate in the facility is changed.
- F Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right refuse to transfer to another room in the facility.
- F Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- F Provide immediate access to any resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right provide immediate access to any representative of the State, to resident's individual physician, to any representative of the protection and advocacy systems.
- F Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to receive visitors of his or her choosing at the time of his or her choosing
- F Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right inform v and equal visitation privileges.
- F Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to organize and participate in resident groups in the facility.
- F 1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to choose or refuse to perform services for the facility.
- F Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to manage his or her financial affairs.
- F Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to Accounting and Records of personal funds
- F Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to notice of certain balances.
- F Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to Assurance of financial security.
- F Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to not impose a charge against the personal funds of a resident for any item or service for which payment is made under Medicare.
- F Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to be informed of his or her rights and of all rules and regulations governing resident conduct and responsibilities during his or her stay.
- F Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to access personal and medical records pertaining to him or herself.
- F The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to receive notices orally and in writing in a format and a language he or she understands.
- F Post 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to post, in a form and manner accessible and understandable to residents, at list of names, addresses (mailing and email), and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups
- F Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to have reasonable access to the use of a telephone, including TTY and TDD services, and a place in the facility where calls can be made without being overheard.
- F Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to examine the results of the most recent survey of the facility conducted by Federal or State surveyors and any plan of correction in effect with respect to the facility.
- F Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- F Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to display in the facility written information, and provide to residents and applicants for admission, oral and written information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits, and how to receive refunds for previous payments covered by such benefits.
- F Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to notification of changes.
- F Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on records reviewed (RR), it was found that the facility failed to ensure that resident understand the right to be oriented of the Important Message (IM) at the admission for 2 out of 2 resident discharged home. (RR#3 and RR#4).
- F Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to personal privacy and confidentiality of his or her personal and medical records.
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to safe environment.
- F Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to grievances.
- F Not prohibit or in any way discourage a resident from communicating with federal, state, or local officials.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to contact with external entities.
- F Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to be free from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.
- F Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to be free from Abuse, Neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation.
- F Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to be free from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation or involuntary seclusion.
- F Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to be free from physical restraints imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience and that are not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms.
- F Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the insititutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to be free from chemical restraints imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience and that are not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms.
- F Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the resident right to not employ or otherwise engage individuals who have been found guilty of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, or mistreatment by a court of law.
- F Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to develop and implement written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents and misappropriation of resident property, include training to the skill personnel.
- F Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to ensure that alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported.
- F Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy and procedure with the institutional program director (employee #6), it was determined that facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations are thoroughly investigated, and prevent further potential abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment while the investigation is in progress and report the results of all investigations to the administrator or his or her designated representative and to other officials in accordance with State law, including to the State Survey Agency, within 5 working days of the incident
- F Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with the facility appointed Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator (employee #5), it was determined that facility failed to demonstrate that is capable of transmit to the CMS System information for each resident contained in the MDS in a format that conforms to standard record layouts and data dictionaries, and that passes standardized edits defined by CMS and the State.
- F Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on two records reviewed R.R.' it was found that the facility failed to ensure that to newly admitted resident was developed and implement a baseline care plan within 48 hours of a resident's admission with the minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for a resident for 1 out of 2 RR .(RR#101)
- F Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with Nursing Supervisor (employee #15) on 09/09/2024 at 9:45 AM, It was determined that the facility failed to ensure it had a policy and procedure that the residents received appropriate treatment and assistive devices to maintain their visual and hearing abilities.
- F Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and procedures with the Nursing Supervisor (employee #15) on 09/09/2024 at 10:00 AM, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure have a policy and procedure so that residents receive care consistent with the standard of professional practice, necessary care and treatment including medical and nursing care and services when they need a urostomy.
- F Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and procedures with the Nursing Supervisor (employee #15) on 09/09/2024 at 10:20 AM, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents who have a prosthetic device receive care and assistance in the resident's goals and preferences in accordance with the comprehensive plan of care for wearing and using the prosthesis.
- F Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and procedures with the Nursing Supervisor (employee #15) on 09/09/2024 at 10:30 AM, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that trauma-survivor residents receive competent, trauma-informed care in accordance with professional standards and mitigate triggers that may re-traumatize the resident.
- F Try 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and procedures with the Nursing Supervisor (employee #15) on 09/09/2024 at 10:42 AM, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the risks and benefits of bedrails for residents. The facility must ensure the proper installation, use and maintenance of bedrails.
- F Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and procedures, records reviewed, and interview, with Administrator (employee #10), it was determined that the facility failed to have an organized behavioral health care and services program, to promote the maintenance of highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care to residents with mental and substance use disorders.
- F Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and procedures, record review, and interview, with Administrator (employee #10), it was determined that the facility failed to have staff who provide direct services to residents with the appropriate competencies and skills through an organized behavioral health care and services program, to promote the maintenance of highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care to residents with mental and substance use disorders.
- F Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with administrator (employee #10) and review of facility policies and procedures, it was determined that facility failed to determine if they are going to have a relationship with any laboratory services (by contract) in order to provide those services at the facility.
- F Ensure laboratory services, blood blanks and transfusion services provided on-site meet requirements for certified laboratories.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with administrator (employee #10) and review of facility policies and procedures, it was determined that facility failed to determine if they are going to have a relationship with any blood bank services (by contract) in order to provide those services at the facility.
- F Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with administrator (employee #10) and review of facility policies and procedures, it was determined that facility failed to determine if they are going to have a relationship with any radiology and other diagnostic services (by contract) in order to provide those services at the facility.
- F Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with administrator (employee #10) and review of facility policies and procedures, it was determined that facility failed to determine if they are going to have a relationship with any dental services in obtaining routine and 24-hour emergency dental care (by contract) in order to provide those services at the facility.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations of the physical environment, with Engineering Director(employee #13) and Safety Officer (employee #2) performed on 09/09/2024 through 09/10/2024 from 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficiency can affect all residents.
- F Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interview with administrative dietitian (employee #3), it was determined that the facility failed to have in place a policy regarding use and storage food brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- F Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with the Physical Therapy Supervisor (employee #16) on 09/10/2024 at 11:00 AM through 12:00 PM, it was determined that the facility failed to secure that speech-language pathology services were not available are required in the resident's comprehensive plan of care.
- F Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with administrator (employee #10) and review of facility policies and procedures, it was determined that facility failed to determine if they are going to have a relationship with any hospice facility (by contract) in order to provide those services at the facility.
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with administrator (employee #10) and review of Payroll Based Journal reporting system policies, procedures it was determined that facility failed to establish the structure to comply with the mandated electronically submission of data required by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
- F Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on reviewed of the quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) program conducted on 09/10/2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and interview with Quality and Service Coordinator to Client (employee #17), it was determined that the facility did not demonstrate Nursing Director participation in its quality assurance committee.
- F Educate 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and procedures and interview with infection control officer (employee # 1), it was determined that facility failed to develop and implement policies, procedures and structure to comply with COVID-19 immunizations and other requirements related with COVID-19 immunizations.
- F Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with administrator (employee #10) and review of facility policies and procedures, it was determined that facility failed to develop and implement a compliance and ethics program, with respect to a facility.
- F Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations of the physical environment, with Infection control officer (employee #1) performed on 09/09/2024 from 9:50 AM through 11:00 AM, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure resident care equipment is in safe operating condition. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 2 out of 2 residents receiving services.
- F Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations of the physical environment, with Engineering Director (employee #13) and Safety Officer (employee #2) performed on 09/09/2024 through 09/10/2024 from 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, it was determined that the facility failed to equip corridors with firmly secured handrails on each side. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 2 out of 2 residents receiving services.
- F Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations of the physical environment, with Engineering Director(employee #13) and Safety Officer (employee #2) performed on 09/09/2024 through 09/10/2024 from 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program . This deficient practice had the potential to affect 2 out of 2 residents receiving services.
- F Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with administrator (employee #10) and review of facility policies and procedures, it was determined that facility failed to develop and implement a compliance and ethics program, with respect to a facility.
- F Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview with the facility human resources personnel (employee #11), it was determined that facility failed to offer behavioral health training to their personnel that provide services at the facility.
Fire safety inspections
30 fire safety citations on file: 10 on March 27, 2026, 20 on October 2, 2024.
Every fire safety citation30 citations
- E Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D Install proper backup exit lighting.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- F Establish methods for sharing information.
- F Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
- F Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
- F Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- D Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- D Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- D Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- D List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- D Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Puerto Rico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | not reported | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | not reported | 3.01 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | not reported | 3.03 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | not reported | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | not reported | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 35.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 35.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS note on this home's staffing data: This facility did not submit staffing data.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
Official wage estimates for Puerto Rico
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $10.99 | $10.50 to $17.94 | 430 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $14.79 | $11.97 to $22.51 | 2,990 |
| Registered nurses | $19.17 | $18.35 to $23.72 | 21,270 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Puerto Rico | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SAN LUCAS METRO, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iglesia Episcopal Puertorriquena, Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/26/2021 | |
| Servicios De Salud Episcopales, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/26/2021 | |
| Cantero Frau, Ramon | Corporate director | Individual | 07/15/2022 | |
| Cruz Ortiz, Antonio | Corporate director | Individual | 07/15/2022 | |
| Figueroa, Jose | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2023 | |
| Gonzalez, Jose | Corporate director | Individual | 06/24/2024 | |
| Lucena Quiles, Yelitza | Corporate director | Individual | 11/09/2022 | |
| Morales Maldonado, Rafael | Corporate director | Individual | 07/15/2022 | |
| Morales Vega, Emilia | Corporate director | Individual | 07/15/2022 | |
| Rivera Rodriguez, Angel | Corporate director | Individual | 07/15/2022 | |
| Rodriguez Martes, Melisa | Corporate director | Individual | 07/15/2022 | |
| Rodriguez, Mario | Corporate director | Individual | 07/15/2022 | |
| De La Cruz Severino, Rosemary | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Salazar Trogolo, Juan | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Servicios De Salud Episcopales, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/26/2021 | |
| Cantero Frau, Ramon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/15/2022 | |
| De La Cruz Severino, Rosemary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Gonzalez, Jose | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/24/2024 | |
| Morales Maldonado, Rafael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/15/2022 | |
| Salazar Trogolo, Juan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Servicios De Salud Episcopales, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/26/2021 | |
| Cruz Ortiz, Antonio | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2023 | |
| De La Cruz Severino, Rosemary | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Figueroa, Jose | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2023 | |
| Gonzalez, Jose | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/24/2024 | |
| Salazar Trogolo, Juan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2018 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 37 problems in this area, most recently on March 27, 2026: "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."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on March 27, 2026: "Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on October 2, 2024: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on October 2, 2024: "Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services."
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Puerto Rico contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Puerto Rico. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico, Secretaria Auxiliar para la Regulacion de la Salud Publica (Division de Medicare), the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Programa Estatal del Procurador de Cuidado de Larga Duracion (Ombudsman CLD), Oficina del Procurador de las Personas de Edad Avanzada, (787) 721-6121. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and no for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 27, 2026. The Puerto Rico average is 7.3.
- Has Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas?
- CMS lists 26 owners and managers. Legal business name: SAN LUCAS METRO, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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