Damas Hospital Snf
Ponce, PR · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 405023) · 25 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: — · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,839
Phone: (787) 840-8686 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Damas Hospital SNF holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Puerto Rico state average of 3.0 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Damas Hospital SNF reports 4.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 4.17 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 4.8%, and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Damas Hospital SNF has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,839.00, with 0 payment denials; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Damas Hospital SNF is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Ponce, Puerto Rico, certified for Medicare since September 1988. The facility is certified for 25 beds, with an average daily census of 18.8 residents, indicating a small, intimate care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare, Damas Hospital SNF holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars. CMS's quality measure star rating was not provided in the available data.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 4.17 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 4.8%, which is relatively low.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows 1 federal fine totaling $10,839.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for Damas Hospital SNF.
The listing data does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no indication of a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Families should consult CMS Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, survey details, and any updates to these ratings, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Damas Hospital SNF has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Puerto Rico state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data lists this facility's provider type as Medicare; contact the facility at 7878408686 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicaid participation.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.92 hours per resident per day, including 4.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a 4.8% turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,839.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Damas Hospital SNF is certified for 25 beds and has an average daily census of 18.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 8, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures; this facility scores 5 stars overall, 5 for health inspections, and 5 for staffing, with quality measure data not provided.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines such as short-term rehab; contact the facility at 7878408686 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7878408686 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/405023?state=PR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.