Nursing Homes in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes. Browse by city below and open a profile for CMS ratings, inspection findings, fines, staffing, and ownership.

Cities with nursing homes in Puerto Rico

Rio Piedras, PR 3 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 2.3 Hormigueros, PR 4 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 4.0 Humacao, PR 7 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 2.5 Ponce, PR 10 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 3.6 San German, PR 5 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 2.0 San Juan, PR 41 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 3.4 Vega Baja, PR 2 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 2.0

About nursing homes in Puerto Rico

Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in Puerto Rico when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Puerto Rico?

The current CMS snapshot lists 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Puerto Rico, across 7 cities and counties.

How do I compare nursing homes in Puerto Rico?

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed. Use the city listings above to open individual profiles with CMS ratings, inspection findings, staffing, and ownership.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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