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VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA is a for profit - corporation facility in WAUCHULA, FL with 79 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 23 deficiency records on file.

401 ORANGE PLACE, WAUCHULA, FL 33873

Phone: 8637733231

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
105362
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
79
Residents
62
In Hospital
No
County
Hardee
Last Inspection
Jun 27, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.52 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.79
CNA Hours
2.27
Total Nursing Hours
3.58 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.08
Nursing Turnover
42.3%
RN Turnover
44.4%

What the CMS Record Reveals About VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA

VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA operates 79 certified beds in WAUCHULA, FL with approximately 62 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 23 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.58 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.52 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 42.3%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (23 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0808

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 15, 2022 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 12, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 15, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 9, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 15, 2022 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 9, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 15, 2022 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 12, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 15, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 12, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 26, 2021 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 26, 2021 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2021

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 26, 2021 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2021

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 26, 2021 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2021

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 26, 2021 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 26, 2021 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 9.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 5.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 93.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 11.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 96.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 12.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 3.8% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA?
VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA?
VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA reports 3.58 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.52 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 42.3%.
How many beds does VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA have?
VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA has 79 certified beds with approximately 62 residents. The facility is located at 401 ORANGE PLACE, WAUCHULA, FL 33873.
Does VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA has 23 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA received any fines or penalties?
No, VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA?
VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA was on Jun 27, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA?
VIVO HEALTHCARE WAUCHULA is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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