Nursing home report
VEGA BAJA, PR · Medicare-certified · 45 beds
3 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspections are weaker at 2 stars, staffing is strong at 5 stars with 5.04 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent citations were in food and nutrition services.
Health inspections
Staffing
5.0374 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0374.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: L
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, actual harm.
F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: I
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $29,997 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 9, 2024
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
