Damas Hospital SNF
2213 Ponce by Pass · Ponce, PR · 00717 · 7878408686
25 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 4.06 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 9% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,839 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025
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.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected January 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 17, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 2024
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.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 17, 2024 | Fine | $10,839 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 405023 · certified since September 8, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.