Quick answers
- Where is Damas Hospital SNF?
- 2213 Ponce by Pass, Ponce, PR 00717, in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
- What is the phone number of Damas Hospital SNF?
- (787) 840-8686, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Damas Hospital SNF?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Damas Hospital SNF been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $10,839.
- What did inspectors find at Damas Hospital SNF?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 17, 2024 to March 5, 2026), Medicare lists 30 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 17, 2024 to March 5, 2026), Damas Hospital SNF had 30 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $10,839 in total (1 fine, the latest on May 17, 2024). Nurse staffing is 5.13 hours per resident per day; the Puerto Rico average is 4.43 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: March 5, 2026 — no health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 5, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Previous cycle: March 28, 2025 — 17 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 30, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 28, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 17 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0805 Level F
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0813 Level F
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0921 Level F
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0725 Level F
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0940 Level F
“Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.”
F0942 Level F
“Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.”
F0943 Level F
“Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0636 Level D
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0925 Level D
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0606 Level D
“Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
Earlier cycle: May 17, 2024 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 17, 2024 (standard health inspection).
F0609 Level G
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 12 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0868 Level F
“Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0921 Level F
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0558 Level E
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0925 Level E
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0803 Level D
“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.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (19)
K0232 Level E
“Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.”
K0907 Level E
“Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.”
K0131 Level D
“Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0293 Level F
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0751 Level F
“Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.”
K0921 Level F
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
K0281 Level E
“Install proper backup exit lighting.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0131 Level D
“Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0908 Level D
“Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.”
E0009 Level C
“Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.”
E0020 Level C
“Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.”
E0022 Level C
“Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.”
E0026 Level C
“Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.”
E0035 Level C
“Provide family notifications of emergency plan.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $10,839 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Fine | $10,839 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Puerto Rico | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 4.33 | 3.51 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.81 | 0.92 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.13 | 4.43 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.32 | 3.60 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.46 | 2.74 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 0.0% | 36.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 0.0% | 33.7% | 42.5% |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 25 |
| Average residents per day | 17.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Hospital Damas Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1988-09-08 |
| Located inside a hospital | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | None |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2213 Ponce by Pass, Ponce, PR 00717 |
| County | Ponce |
| State | Puerto Rico |
| Phone | (787) 840‑8686 |
| CMS Certification Number | 405023 |
| Name in Medicare records | DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Hospital de la Concepcion Inc29 mi · San German, PR · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Hospital Damas Inc0.8 mi · Ponce, PR · Acute Care Hospital
- Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila0.8 mi · Ponce, PR · Acute Care Hospital
- Hospital Episcopal San Lucas II2.0 mi · Ponce, PR · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13