Damas Hospital SNF
2213 Ponce by Pass, Ponce, PR 00717 · (787) 840-8686
Non profit - Corporation · 25 certified beds
Damas Hospital SNF has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 0 citations (the Puerto Rico average is 7.3). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $10,839 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | Not available |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 5, 2026 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 30, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.October 30, 2024 · F0606 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.October 30, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.October 30, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.October 30, 2024 · F0940 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.October 30, 2024 · F0942 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.October 30, 2024 · F0943 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,839May 17, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Puerto Rico average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.92 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 4.17 | 3.01 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 4.8% | 35.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 25 |
| Average residents per day | 18.8 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Ryder Memorial Hospital Inc Humacao · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Damas Hospital SNF on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.