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Senate Inspection Finds Deficiencies at ASSMCA Men’s Residence in San Juan

Published Sep 15, 2026, 8:49 AM ASTvia El Vocero

At a glance

  • Multiple deficiencies were found in the men’s residential facility
  • The women’s residential facility had favorable maintenance and security conditions
  • The inspection was led by Juan Oscar Morales, president of the Senate’s Health Commission

Why this matters: The findings of the Senate inspection have implications for the living conditions and care of individuals receiving mental health and addiction services in Puerto Rico.

An inspection conducted by Sen. Juan Oscar Morales, president of the Puerto Rico Senate’s Health Commission, examined two residential facilities operated by the Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción (ASSMCA) in San Juan.

The review found multiple deficiencies at the men’s residential facility, while the women’s facility showed favorable conditions in terms of maintenance and security.

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