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355 Ave Font Martelo Humacao, PR 00792 · Humacao County
CMS certification number 405018 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Ryder Memorial Hospital 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 Ryder Memorial Hospital as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as 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
Nursing staff spend about 4.06 hours per resident per day at Ryder Memorial Hospital, below the Puerto Rico median of 4.73 (US median: 3.72). About 2.62 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.14 hours, 23% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 66.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Puerto Rico median 32%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Ryder Memorial Hospital: Medicare and Medicaid
Ryder Memorial Hospital 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 26, 2025 and found 13 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 41 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 41 citations at Ryder Memorial Hospital across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 41 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were nutrition and dietary (12) and environmental (10). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature" (tag F0804, level F, March 26, 2025).
March 26, 2025 · 13 citations
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FKeep all essential equipment working safely.
EHonor 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.
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.
EEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DImplement 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.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
May 15, 2024 · 17 citations
FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
FProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
FEnsure 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.
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
FKeep all essential equipment working safely.
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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.
EHonor 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.
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.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
EMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
April 5, 2023 · 11 citations
FProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
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 and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FKeep all essential equipment working safely.
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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.
EPut firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Questions to ask on a tour of Ryder Memorial Hospital
- Weekend staffing is 23% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Nursing staff turnover was 66.7% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- The home averages about 49% 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 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | — |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | — |
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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.