Ryder Memorial Hospital Inc
Humacao, Puerto Rico · CCN 405018
16 surveys since 2011, 17 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 212
- Surveys
- 16
- Harm or worse
- 17
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 62
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Humacao
- Medicare-certified since
- 1979
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- —
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: peer group too small (n=0, floor 15).
Last survey on record
Mar 26, 2025
593 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.07 | — |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.88 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 69.2% | — |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D717.1% | E1331.7% | F2151.2% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5843×
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.
- F8123×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F9083×
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F5782×
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- F6552×
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Ryder Memorial Hospital Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Mar 26, 2025
Based on dining observations, review of policies procedures and facility staff interview performed on 03/24/2025 through 03/26/2025 from 8:00 AM through 3:30 PM, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that each resident (R), receives and the facility provides food and drink that is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. This deficiency affects 1 out of 12 residents admitted receiving services (R #268). Findings include: 1. Resident interview #268 is a [AGE] year-old male admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis of lumbar discitis osteomyelitis. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 26, 2025
Based on observations of the Kitchen, review of policies procedures and facility staff interview performed on 03/24/2025 from 8:00 AM through 3:30 PM, it was determined that the facility failed to comply with the required sink compartment sanitations. This deficient practice could affect 24 out of 24 residents admitted receiving care at the facility. Findings include: Review of facility's policy and procedure [NAME], Enjuage y Saneamiento, Cleaning and Disinfection of three compartment Sinks regarding the process of cleaning and sanitization of kitchen equipment was reviewed on 03/24/2025 at 11:30 AM and it says that compartment one (1) must have a temperature of 110 F, on compartment two (2) and on compartment three (3) utensils should be for 30 seconds with a sanitizing solution… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 26, 2025
Based on observation during medication pass performance on 03/25/2025 from 8:22 AM till 9:30 AM, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program relate to hand washing during the drug pass and failed to ensure establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program related to changing gloves in bed baths in 1 out of 1 resident observed (RR #215) 51829 Findings include: 1. During the drug past performance on 03/25/2024 from 8:22 AM till 9:30 AM, it was observed two register nurses in the process medication administration, and it was found the following. a. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Mar 26, 2025
Based on observations performed on 03/24/2025 from 8:30 AM through 3:30 PM, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain all patient care equipment in safe operating condition. This deficient practice affects 24 out of 24 residents admitted receiving treatment at the facility. Findings include: 1. During a visual inspection of the equipment in the physical therapy area, it was observed that of 7 wheelchairs observed, 3 of these had peeling paint and signs of rust, and clinical tape on the arm rests. 2. It was also observed that of 15 walkers available, 5 of them showed signs of rust and wear and tear. 3. Two (2) out of two (2) of pedal floor exerciser were observed with signs of rust.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801May 15, 2024
Based on observations and interview with the Dietitian (employee #2) performed from 05/13/2024 thru 05/15/2024, from 8:00 AM thru 5:00 PM, it was determined that the facility failed to provide sufficient support for personnel safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Findings include: During an interview with the Dietitian performed on 05/14/2024 she stated that the facility did not have all the necessary personnel in the kitchen. A kitchen personnel pattern was requested to the kitchen manager by the surveyor and it was noticed that the pattern revealed 5 more employees were needed for optimal operation.
Read 37 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 37 of 212 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Mar 26, 2025Standard13 findings
- May 15, 2024Standard17 findings
- Apr 5, 2023Standard11 findings
- Apr 12, 2022Standard7 findings
- Jun 17, 2021Infection control6 findings
- Feb 11, 2021Infection control2 findings
- Jul 16, 2020Standard2 findings
- May 23, 2019Standard9 findings
Show the 8 earlier surveys
- Aug 16, 2018Standard5 findings
- May 4, 2017Standard27 findings · 3 harm
- Mar 17, 2016Standard19 findings · 2 harm
- Jul 6, 2015Standard26 findings · 2 harm
- Sep 12, 2014Standard37 findings · 8 harm
- Aug 15, 2013—5 findings
- Jul 20, 2012—20 findings · 2 harm
- Jun 9, 2011—6 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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