ElderGrade
B

76/100

Above average

Vivo Healthcare Wauchula

401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL 33873

CMS 2/5 stars (863) 773-3231
Certified beds
79
Occupancy
88%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

14/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.43 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

13/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 34% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.42 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.43 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.26 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 34.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 23 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 27, 2024 (2 years ago).

F Jun 27, 2024 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 27, 2024 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 27, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 27, 2024 F0690 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 27, 2024 F0692 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 27, 2024 F0693 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 27, 2024 F0695 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 27, 2024 F0756 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of VIVO HEALTHCARE, which operates 15 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
JEK HOLDINGS LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
JEK IRRV TR II Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NMJ HOLDINGS LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KAGAN, JEFFREY Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CUKIER, JOSEF Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CUKIER, JOSEF Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FRIEDLAND, SHALOM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GLUCK, BENJAMIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BECKER, YITZCHOK Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
JAKOBOVITS, NATHAN Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
FORVIS MAZARS LLP Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PEASE BELL CPAS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Vivo Healthcare Wauchula

What is the ElderGrade for Vivo Healthcare Wauchula? +

Vivo Healthcare Wauchula holds an ElderGrade of B (76 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Vivo Healthcare Wauchula? +

Residents receive an average of 3.42 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Vivo Healthcare Wauchula been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 23 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Vivo Healthcare Wauchula accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Vivo Healthcare Wauchula is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.