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Vivo Healthcare Wauchula

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL 3387379 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 43 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (12 vs median 6.0)

Bottom 25% in FL · Below recommended RN staffing · Below chain average · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility features a highly regarded rehabilitation and activities team that many families find beneficial for recovery. However, given the recurring reports of poor food quality and building maintenance issues, we strongly recommend touring the facility in person and observing the dining room and resident rooms before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

43 reviews on Google
VIVO Healthcare Wauchula receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the dedicated nursing and therapy staff while others report significant concerns regarding facility maintenance and basic care standards. While the rehabilitation team and activity programs are frequently highlighted as strengths, multiple reviewers have raised serious alarms about poor food quality, outdated equipment, and inconsistent responsiveness to patient needs.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food3.0Staff8.0Clean6.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms5.0Value4.0

Strengths

  • Highly dedicated and compassionate nursing staff
  • Effective and professional rehabilitation therapy team
  • Engaging and consistent activity programs
  • Helpful and communicative admissions department

Concerns

  • Poor food quality and inadequate meal portions (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Outdated facility, old equipment, and building maintenance issues (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent hygiene care and improper use of medical supplies (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Difficulties with communication and unresponsive staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02022(2)4.12023(8)4.02024(11)4.32025(17)2.02026(4)

Distribution · 42 analyzed

5
27
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
7

How They Respond to Reviews

13%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility has been serving residents for some time; what is your current plan for building updates or maintenance to ensure the environment remains comfortable?
  • 2We understand that nutrition is a key part of health; could you walk us through how you are currently addressing feedback regarding meal quality and portion sizes?
  • 3With the facility having a 2-star CMS health inspection rating, what specific steps is the leadership team taking to improve clinical oversight and ensure consistent hygiene standards?
  • 4The rehab team receives great praise for their professionalism; how do they coordinate with the nursing staff to ensure that high level of care continues throughout the day?
  • 5We see that you have a consistent activity program; could you share a sample calendar and explain how you encourage residents to participate in these daily social opportunities?
  • 6Given the occasional challenges with communication mentioned by some families, what is the best way for us to stay in touch with the nursing team regarding our loved one's daily status?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The building needs a major remodel there are destroyed wall mold and old equipment in rehab services. Enough of that the nursing staff and aide staff are exceptional.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The food AWFUL, its worst than hospital food, example one resident ONLY got a huge plate of rice and corn! The other one only got sauerkraut, they don’t allow residence enough time to eat they kick them out of the dinning room.

Visitor/Observer · 2024☆☆☆☆

When I first came here, the therapy department wasn’t great, but with a new director of therapy (Matt) and a new team of therapists... they are compassionate and professional.

Long-term resident · 2025★★★★★
Source: 43 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.55hrs
73%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.58hrs
87%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
35%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
44%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.8%
Better than Avg
Here
5.8%
US
15.4%
FL
8.7%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.5%
Better than Avg
Here
11.5%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.7%
Better than Avg
Here
6.7%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.4%
Better than Avg
Here
8.4%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
5.7%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.5%
Better than Avg
Here
99.5%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.6%
Better than Avg
Here
96.6%
US
79.7%
FL
94.7%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
94.2%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.5%
Better than Avg
Here
0.5%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies
Well above state avg (7.3)
12 complaint-triggered

This facility has a concerning pattern of family-filed complaints, with 12 complaint-triggered deficiencies in the most recent 2024 survey involving serious issues with basic care quality, nutrition, medication management, and resident safety. The main problem areas across surveys include medication management, nutrition and dietary services, and fire safety systems. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the 2024 complaints suggest ongoing care quality concerns that families should investigate thoroughly before choosing this facility.

Jun 27, 2024Complaint
12
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0805Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0808Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Nov 15, 2022Routine
6
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0867Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Mar 26, 2021Routine
18
0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0004Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0030Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0325Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0771Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Vivo Healthcare Wauchula

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Vivo Healthcare

Chain Size

15 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 7 of 11

Ownership & Management

Owners

St Amaro Holdco LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Jek Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

Jek Irrv Tr II

Owner · Organization

Nmj Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

Kagan, Jeffrey

Owner

Nmj Irrv Tr II

Owner (parent company) · Organization

6%

Gluck, Benjamin

Owner (parent company)

12%

Becker, Yitzchok

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Jakobovits, Nathan

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Cukier, JosefOfficer / DirectorCukier, JosefManagerFriedland, ShalomManagerGluck, BenjaminManagerForvis Mazars LlpAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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