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Damas Hospital Snf

2213 Ponce By Pass, Ponce, PR 00717

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(787) 840-8686

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,240

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,240
  • Average State Price: $8,301
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Damas Hospital Snf Description

    For more than 155 years at Damas Hospital, we have distinguished ourselves for the excellence and quality of our services and our prestigious Medical School.

    We offer clinical laboratory services, operating rooms, a pharmacy, an imaging center (CT Scan, radiology, ultrasound), catheterization, interventional and structural cardiology, percutaneous valve replacement, nuclear medicine, and endoscopy.

    Our Emergency Room is the only one in the southern region with emergency orthopedic services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    The Hospital also has the broadest range of surgical services in the region. We have 12 surgery rooms. The surgery area is certified and has specialists of international caliber.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.2
    Damas Hospital Snf
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Ponce
  • Ranking in State: 5 out of 5 communities in PR


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Reports of undignified treatment, including poor handling of patient needs and disrespectful comments from the staff.
    • Complaints about the food quality, particularly for patients with specific dietary needs like diabetes.
    • Issues with parking and accessibility for those with mobility challenges.
    • Experiences of poor patient treatment and frustration with the service.
    • Concerns over visitor restrictions, which significantly impact patient morale.
    • Feedback on unprofessional behavior in the CT scan department and poor customer service.
    • Long wait times in the emergency room and lack of communication regarding test results.
    • Incidents of disrespect towards patients with disabilities.
    • Reports of neglect in the emergency room, including a patient being forgotten after receiving an IV.
    • Perceived disparity in treatment for non-local patients.
    • Complaints about the facility's infrastructure, including crowded parking and bathrooms not accommodating wheelchairs.
    • Feedback on slow service and issues with medication administration.
    • General dissatisfaction with the hospital's service, describing it as the worst in the area.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some patients report excellent care and service, highlighting the professionalism of the staff.
    • Positive experiences in specific departments like the SurgiCenter, with commendations for the attentive and humane treatment by nurses.
    • Appreciation for the hospital's COVID-19 precautions at the entrance.
    • Gratitude for the treatment received, with some patients describing it as the best in Puerto Rico.
    • Positive remarks about the hospital's cleanliness and the quality of care during procedures.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech-language Pathology Therapy

    Recreational Therapy

    Blood Bank

    Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: None


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 8, 1988
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 25
    Total current residents: 13
    Facility is located in a hospital: Yes
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: None


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $75270


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-07-30 2021-08-24 C Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2021-07-30 2021-08-24 F Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2021-07-30 2021-08-24 C Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-07-30 2021-08-24 C Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-07-30 2021-08-24 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2020-09-28 2020-10-16 C Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2020-09-28 2020-10-16 C Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2020-09-28 2020-10-16 C Smoke Deficiencies Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    2020-09-28 2020-10-16 C Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2020-09-28 2020-10-16 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-07-25 $7,150
    2020-07-13 $650
    2021-07-22 $75,270

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Ponce which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 152,634 (small city).
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 78
      • Average Temperature: 81.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 249 days of rain and 115 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Pueblo
    0.6 miles away
    Pueblo Supermarket
    0.6 miles away
    Sam's Club
    0.7 miles away
    Comercio Cash & Carry
    1.0 miles away
    SuperMax
    1.3 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Scotiabank
    0.2 miles away
    Oriental
    0.5 miles away
    Popular
    0.5 miles away
    Banco de Ponce
    1.0 miles away
    Banco Crédito y Ahorro Ponceño
    1.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    El Hospital Metropolitano Dr. Pila
    0.6 miles away
    Hospital San Lucas
    2.6 miles away
    Hospital Psiquiatria Forense De Ponce
    3.0 miles away
    Hospital San Cristóbal
    5.4 miles away
    CDT Mario Canales Torresola
    15.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens Store Number 12598
    0.2 miles away
    Walgreens Store Number 12874
    0.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    Walgreens Store Number 499
    1.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Dra. Adacelis Torres
    11.6 miles away
    Dentista
    11.7 miles away
    Porta Coeli Dental Clinic
    28.4 miles away

    Parks

    Playa
    0.3 miles away
    Bosque Ferre
    0.3 miles away
    Canas Urbano
    0.6 miles away
    Parque de la Abolición
    0.7 miles away
    Parque Urbano Dora Colón Clavell
    0.8 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Iglesia San Ramón Nonato
    8.3 miles away
    Iglesia San Blas de Illescas
    18.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Plaza del Caribe
    0.4 miles away
    Lares Mall
    26.8 miles away

    Culture

    Teatro General
    0.8 miles away
    Teatro de Yauco - Sala Félix Rafael Valedón Ortiz
    15.4 miles away
    Centro de Bellas Artes de Morovis Iluminado Dávila Medina
    26.6 miles away
    Teatro Sol
    28.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    Izumi Sushi
    0.2 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    0.2 miles away
    Palacio Imperial
    0.5 miles away
    LongHorn Steakhouse
    0.5 miles away
    Paraíso Criollo
    0.5 miles away

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