DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF — Nursing Home in PONCE, PR
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 25 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 17.9 |
| CMS Certification Number | 405023 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.01 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 4.22 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF had 10 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 28, 2025).
Inspection Findings — March 28, 2025
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Honor 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. (Level E)Corrected — May 9, 2025
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Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (Level D)Corrected — May 9, 2025
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (Level D)Corrected — May 9, 2025
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — May 9, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (Level F)Corrected — May 9, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — May 9, 2025
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Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (Level F)Corrected — May 9, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level F)Corrected — May 9, 2025
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Level F)Corrected — May 9, 2025
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Level D)Corrected — May 9, 2025
Damas Hospital SNF is a 25-bed nursing home in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours per resident day, above the Puerto Rico average of 4.3. Its most recent inspection, in March 2025, cited 10 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Bottom line: The facility shows a solid overall CMS rating and reports stronger-than-average nurse staffing, which suggests better day-to-day care capacity. Families should ask how the facility is correcting the recent inspection findings—especially the measures to ensure adequate licensed nursing coverage on every shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF Medicare and Medicaid certified?
DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF is Medicare certified and not Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF's CMS star rating?
DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF?
DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF reports 5.00926 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF had 10 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF have?
DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF has 25 certified beds.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.