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Carr 844 Km 0 5 Cupey Rio Piedras, PR 00928 · San Juan County
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CMS certification number 405033 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Puerto Rico average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas: Medicare and Medicaid
Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Puerto Rico.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
This home is located in a hospital.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on March 27, 2026 and found 13 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 86 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 86 citations at Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas across 2 inspection dates. 4 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on October 2, 2024. The most common areas cited were resident rights (37) and administration (13). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights" (tag F0550, level L, October 2, 2024). 9 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
March 27, 2026 · 13 citations
FProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
FKeep all essential equipment working safely.
EHonor 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.
ECreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DEnsure 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.
CProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
October 2, 2024 · 73 citations, includes immediate jeopardy
LHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
LHave 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.
LAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
LEstablish 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.
FGive the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
FEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
FAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
FAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
FHonor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
FHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
FReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
FHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
FProtect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.
FHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
FProvide immediate access to any resident.
FHonor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
FInform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.
FHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to.
FHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
FProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
FNotify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
FAssure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
FLimit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
FGive residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
FLet each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
FThe resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
FPost 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.
FEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
FAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
FHonor 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.
FProvide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
FImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
FGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
FKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
FHonor 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.
FHonor 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.
FNot prohibit or in any way discourage a resident from communicating with federal, state, or local officials.
FProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
FProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
FProtect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
FEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
FPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
FNot hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
FDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
FTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
FRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
FEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
FCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
FAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
FProvide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
FProvide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.
FProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
FTry 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.
FEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
FEnsure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
FProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
FEnsure laboratory services, blood blanks and transfusion services provided on-site meet requirements for certified laboratories.
FProvide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
FProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
FProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
FArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
FEducate 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.
FHave a Compliance and Ethics Program.
FKeep all essential equipment working safely.
FPut firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
FProvide training in compliance and ethics.
FProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Questions to ask on a tour of Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on October 2, 2024 under the rule on resident rights. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on October 2, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- The home averages about 17% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | — | — |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | — |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties), October 2026. Inspection citations and penalties cover the last three years. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data · Report a problem with this listing. Is this your nursing home? Feature it here.