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Damas Hospital Snf

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

2213 Ponce by Pass, Segundo, Ponce, Puerto Rico · Ponce, PR 0071725 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Choosing Damas Hospital Snf means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
4.06hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.76hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
9%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
6%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 3 measures

Better Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.5%
Better than Avg
Here
99.5%
US
79.7%
PR
97.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.7%
Better than Avg
Here
98.7%
US
81.8%
PR
97.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
0.6%
US
1.6%
PR
0.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (9.5)
7 complaint-triggered
$10,839 in fines
Clean record — no deficiencies

DAMAS HOSPITAL SNF has a concerning pattern of 57 deficiencies across 4 surveys, with families filing 7 complaint-triggered reports including serious allegations about abuse prevention and nursing staffing. The facility repeatedly struggles with environmental safety, food service, and infection control issues that persist across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of problems in basic care areas warrants careful consideration before choosing this facility.

Mar 28, 2025Routine
14
0805Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0813Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0232Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

0907Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0925Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0131Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Oct 30, 2024Complaint
7
0725Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0940Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

0942Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

0943Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0606Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

May 17, 2024Routine
28
0609Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0868Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0293Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0751Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0558Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0925Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0281Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0803Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0131Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

0009Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

0020Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

0022Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

0026Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

0035Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Federal Penalties

Fine

May 17, 2024

$10,839

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Damas Hospital Snf

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Magraner Suarez, MiguelOfficer / DirectorTorres-Bernal, MariaOfficer / DirectorTorres-Bernal, MariaOfficer / DirectorTorres-Bernal, MariaManagerMagraner Suarez, MiguelAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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