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2213 Ponce By Pass Ponce, PR 00717 · Ponce County
CMS certification number 405023 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Damas Hospital SNF 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 Damas Hospital SNF as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above 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 5.13 hours per resident per day at Damas Hospital SNF, above the Puerto Rico median of 4.73 (US median: 3.72). About 4.33 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.32 hours, 16% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 0% of nursing staff left within a year (Puerto Rico median 32%). That is lower than most homes in Puerto Rico, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Damas Hospital SNF: Medicare and Medicaid
Damas Hospital SNF 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 5, 2026 and found 0 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 30 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 30 citations at Damas Hospital SNF across 3 inspection dates, 7 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on May 17, 2024. The most common areas cited were resident rights (6) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities" (tag F0609, level G, May 17, 2024). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
March 28, 2025 · 10 citations
FEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
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.
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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.
DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
October 30, 2024 · 7 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
FDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
FEnsure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
FGive their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DNot hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
May 17, 2024 · 13 citations, includes actual harm
GTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
EReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure 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.
Questions to ask on a tour of Damas Hospital SNF
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on May 17, 2024 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on October 30, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Weekend staffing is 16% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- 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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $10,839 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Fine | $10,839 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | — |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | — |
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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.