Vivo Healthcare Clewiston
301 South Gloria St., Clewiston, FL 33440 · Hendry County · (863) 983-5123
155 certified beds, about 117 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105462 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 4, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 19 health citations since July 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $33,248 in the last three years; the largest was $33,248, and the latest is dated April 7, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.47 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.38 of those hours.
33.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Vivo Healthcare, an affiliated group of 12 nursing homes.
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 19 health citations on file.
June 18, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility policy and procedure and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure freedom from significant medication error for 1 (Resident #999) of 3 residents reviewed for accuracy of medications. Failure to administer medications accurately puts residents at risk for adverse health consequences.
June 4, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D 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 observation, clinical record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide housekeeping services to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for 1 (Resident #8) of 5 residents reviewed for environment.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide routine nail care to meet the needs and preferences of 1 (Resident #144) of 3 residents dependent on staff for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) needs reviewed.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, resident representative and staff interviews, the facility failed to evaluate and determine whether the use of bed bolsters was an appropriate and effective intervention to minimize the risk of falls for 1 (Resident #5) of 2 residents reviewed for falls.
April 7, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from neglect for 1 (Resident #999) of 4 sampled residents by failing to ensure staff follow safety precautions while providing care to prevent avoidable falls and fall related major injury.
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the safety interventions were documented in the care plan and failed to ensure staff used safe repositioning technique to prevent avoidable fall and fall related serious injury for 1 (Resident #999) of 4 dependent residents reviewed.
April 11, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure completion of the quarterly minimum data set (MDS) within 92 days from the assessment reference date of the last completed assessment for 14 (Resident #7, #17, #41, #45, #62, #66, #67, #72, #73, #79, #82, #84, #88, and #91} of 14 residents sampled. This had the potential to delay assessment and revision of the plan of care. Quarterly assessments are used to track a resident's status between comprehensive assessments to ensure critical indicators of gradual change in a resident's status are monitored.
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide the necessary care and services to maintain personal hygiene for 2 (Residents #81 and #303) of 3 residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs).
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, facility policy review, resident and staff interview, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities to meet the resident's interests and support the resident physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for 4 (Residents #8, #42 #51 and #82) of 4 residents reviewed for involvement in the activity program. The lack of an ongoing activity program could lead to a decline in the residents' self-esteem, physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive assessment accurately reflect the dental status of 2 (Residents #39 and #90) of 14 sampled residents.
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure completion and transmission of completed resident Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) data to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) System Within 14 days after a facility completes a resident's assessment for 2 (Resident #17 and 82) of 14 residents reviewed.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and procedures, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain urinary catheters in a safe and sanitary manner for 1(Resident #303) of 3 residents reviewed with an indwelling urinary catheter.
- D 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 observation, review of facility policies and procedures, staff and resident interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure 3 (Residents #24, #42 and #100) of 29 residents with bed rails were assessed for alternative interventions prior to the use of bed rails, and failed to ensure residents were assessed for danger of entrapment prior to use of bed rails. In addition, the facility failed to inform the residents and/or their representative of the risks and benefits of bed rails or obtain an informed consent prior to use of the bed rails.
July 14, 2022Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D 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 clinical record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan with goals and individualized interventions to meet the needs of 2 (Resident #22 and #81) of 26 sampled residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide the necessary services to maintain the personal hygiene, grooming for 2 residents (Resident #34 and #53) of 4 residents who require assistance with activities of daily living. Daily grooming contributes to the resident's dignity and the failure of maintaining a resident's personal grooming habits has a potential to affect the psychosocial well-being of the resident.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, resident and staff interview, the facility failed provide an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the physical, mental and psychosocial needs of 2 (Resident #12 and #56) of 26 sampled residents. The failure to provide a structured person-centered activities program has the potential to contribute to the decline of the resident's psychosocial wellbeing.
- D Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Inspectors wroteBased on administrative and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the activity program was directed by a qualified activities professional who is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, review of facility policy and procedures, staff, and resident interviews the facility failed to provide appropriate services and interventions for the management of contractures for 1 (Resident #34) of 2 residents sampled for positioning devices.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, clinical record review, staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to have documentation of coordination to ensure effective interventions to address the needs of 1 (Resident #20) of 6 residents reviewed for impaired nutrition and weight loss.
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations on file: 5 on April 11, 2024, 10 on July 14, 2022.
Every fire safety citation15 citations
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- D Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2025 | Fine | $33,248 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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 | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.47 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.24 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 33.3% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.35 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.56 on weekdays and 3.24 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.58 in April to June 2025 to 3.47 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.47 | 0.38 | 3.56 | 3.24 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 117 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.51 | 0.45 | 3.60 | 3.28 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 109 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.68 | 0.52 | 3.78 | 3.43 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 110 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.58 | 0.42 | 3.66 | 3.39 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 108 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.6 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.2 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.5 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.2 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CLEWISTON NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC. CMS links this home to Vivo Healthcare, a group of 12 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clewiston Nursing & Rehabilitation Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 50% | 12/01/2019 |
| Palm Terrace J Dek Operations LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 50% | 12/01/2019 |
| Allegiant Healthcare of Florida LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/16/2017 | |
| Asmsy LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/16/2017 | |
| Irving Langer 2014 Family Trust U/T/a | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/16/2017 | |
| Palm Investco V LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Palm Terrace J Dek Operations LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Solomon Vizcaya Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/16/2017 | |
| Zaidys LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/16/2017 | |
| Fein, Ariel | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/16/2017 | |
| Goldner, Samuel | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/16/2017 | |
| Karmel, Jacob | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/16/2017 | |
| Brevil, Yvronise | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 11/16/2017 |
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 you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on April 11, 2024: "Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 18, 2026: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 4, 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 on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.24 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.49.
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Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Vivo Healthcare Clewiston's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Vivo Healthcare Clewiston 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Vivo Healthcare Clewiston get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 4, 2026. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Vivo Healthcare Clewiston been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $33,248 in the last three years.
- Does Vivo Healthcare Clewiston accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Vivo Healthcare Clewiston?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to Vivo Healthcare. Legal business name: CLEWISTON NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC.
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.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- 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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