Puerto Rico › San Juan County › Rio Piedras
Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas
Carr 844 Km 0 5 Cupey, Rio Piedras, PR 00928
Located in a hospital
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measuresnot rated
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas is a Non-profit, church related nursing home in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, certified for 25 beds and caring for about 4 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Puerto Rico median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures —.
Inspectors recorded 86 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 73, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 344.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 120.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
86health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles4 at actual harm or worse
$0fines listed by CMS0 penalties in period
—nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.4
17%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)4 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Juan Co. median | Puerto Rico median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 86 | 77 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 344.0 | 220.0 | 120.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 3.7 | 3.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 45.8% | 31.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 9 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Puerto Rico average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Mar 2026, 2 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: L ×4 D ×4 E ×4 F ×72 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0803 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | C | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | C | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | L | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0727 | 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. | L | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0837 | 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. | L | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0555 | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | F | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0560 | Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0562 | Provide immediate access to any resident. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0564 | Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0566 | 1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0571 | Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0575 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0578 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0579 | Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0584 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0585 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0586 | Not prohibit or in any way discourage a resident from communicating with federal, state, or local officials. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0696 | Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0700 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0771 | Ensure laboratory services, blood blanks and transfusion services provided on-site meet requirements for certified laboratories. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0849 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0887 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0895 | Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Puerto Rico average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Puerto Rico median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: San Lucas Metro, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iglesia Episcopal Puertorriquena, Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/26/2021 |
| Servicios De Salud Episcopales, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/26/2021 |
| Servicios De Salud Episcopales, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2021 |
| Servicios De Salud Episcopales, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in San Juan County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Institute For Advance Nursing Care Inc | Rio Piedras | 35 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 54.3 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Alternative Healthcare Solutions LLC | San Juan | 22 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 127.3 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Multy Medical Skilled Nursing Facility | Rio Piedras | 35 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 77 | 220.0 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
All 4 facilities in San Juan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas been cited for?
86 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Puerto Rico median is 35 per facility.
Has Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Iglesia Episcopal Puertorriquena, Inc, Servicios De Salud Episcopales, Inc. and Servicios De Salud Episcopales, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.