Damas Hospital SNF, Ponce
2213 Ponce By Pass, Ponce, PR 00717
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- 25 beds
- Nonprofit
Puerto Rico · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes and Senior Care in Puerto Rico
How Do You Find Good Long-Term Care in Puerto Rico?
CMS Care Compare lists 9 certified nursing homes in Puerto Rico (data from August 2026); 3 are rated 4 or 5 stars overall, and the state average is 3.0 stars.
- Nursing homes
- 9
- 4 or 5 stars overall
- 3
- 5 stars overall
- 2
- No fines or payment denials
- 7
Nursing Homes by City in Puerto Rico
Every Puerto Rico city with a CMS-certified nursing home. Homes in Puerto Rico average 3.8 hours of nursing care per resident per day; the national median is 3.7 hours.
| City | Nursing homes | Average overall stars | 4 or 5 stars | Nursing hours per resident per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes in Rio Piedras | 3 | 2.3 | 1 | 3.1 |
| Nursing homes in Hormigueros | 1 | 3.0 | 0 | 3.3 |
| Nursing homes in Humacao | 1 | 3.0 | 0 | 3.1 |
| Nursing homes in Ponce | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 4.9 |
| Nursing homes in San German | 1 | 2.0 | 0 | 3.2 |
| Nursing homes in San Juan | 1 | 4.0 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Nursing homes in Vega Baja | 1 | 3.0 | 0 | 5.0 |
5-Star Nursing Homes in Puerto Rico
Homes with CMS's top overall rating, ordered by inspection rating. See all highest-rated nursing homes in Puerto Rico.
Millennium Institute for Advance Nursing Care Inc., Rio Piedras
Calle Cosme Reparto San Lucas, Rio Piedras, PR 00926
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- 35 beds
- For-profit
Guides for Your Next Step
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes Are in Puerto Rico?
CMS Care Compare lists 9 certified nursing homes in Puerto Rico (data from August 2026), the most in Rio Piedras (3).
How Many Puerto Rico Nursing Homes Have 5 Stars?
2 Puerto Rico nursing homes hold CMS's top overall rating of 5 stars, and 3 have 4 or 5. The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.